Guest editors

• Ling Xue (Paul Snow), Peking University, Beijing, China
• Tieshan Sun, Peking University, Beijing, China
• Zhiqiang Zhang, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
• Deyu Li, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
• Hongmou Zhang, Peking University, Beijing, China

Description: Regional disparities in economic, social, and infrastructure development continue to be a pressing concern, both globally and at the national level. For instance, the Chinese government has made coordinated regional development a national policy, and similar initiatives are underway in other countries. Despite these significant efforts, there remains a dearth of comprehensive academic exploration into various aspects of these policies, including their design, spatial implications, and economic impact. To bridge this knowledge gap and foster a deeper understanding of coordinated regional development strategies, we are pleased to announce a call for original research articles and policy papers for our special issue, “Coordinated Regional Development to Address Regional Disparities.”

Themes and Scope:

We welcome submissions addressing a wide range of topics related to coordinated regional development, including but not limited to:

1. Economic assessment of the coordinated regional development policies
2. Policy design and policy process analysis of coordinated regional development
3. Policy impact of a certain domain on coordinated regional development, such as transportation infrastructure, economic development, sustainability, and social inclusion
4. Interregional collaboration, communication, and learning