Research on the network structure of the urban economic ties in Shanghai

• Main Authors: CHEN Wenyan, QIAN Zhi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Academic Journals Center of Shanghai Normal University 2015-04-01
• Series: Journal of Shanghai Normal University (Natural Sciences)
• Subjects: Shanghai; node cities; economic ties; network structure
• Online Access: http://qktg.shnu.edu.cn/zrb/shsfqkszrb/ch/reader/create_pdf.aspx?file_no=201502011&flag=1&year_id=2015&quarter_id=2

Assessing the network structure of the urban economic ties (NSUET) of a city can help us understand its development level.Using the gravity model,the social network analysis method and the Arcgis tool,this paper has done some researches about the NSUET in Shanghai.The research results show that the NSUET in Shanghai was improved gradually from 2000 to 2010 and is in a stable status now.In the future,the NSUET in Shanghai should be adjusted to meet the need of urban development;the more focuses should be placed on the districts with better infrastructure,while the other areas are also considered to develop the NSUET.