What is the record of policies aimed at reducing income disparities among regions within countries? Paradoxically, creating a level playing field helps disadvantaged regions more than do paternalistic protectionist policies

Urban-rural interaction in China has evolved a lot due to the economic growth and policy influences in the post-reform era since 1978. This evolution has exerted influences on the urban and rural areas in various aspects of demography, economy and environment. At present, China is on a track of...