Study on the Measurement of New Quality Productive Forces and Regional Differences Across Chinese Provinces China

Abstract

This paper constructs a theoretical framework for new quality productive forces. It explores the connotation of new quality productive forces from the perspectives of labor, production factors, and technological innovation. Using statistical methods such as the entropy method and the Dagum Gini coefficient method, it quantitatively evaluates the new quality productive forces levels of 30 provinces in China from 2012 to 2022. The study reveals that, overall, the new quality productive forces levels of these provinces have witnessed a significant increase. However, there are notable disparities among regions, with the eastern region having the highest level and the western region the lowest. There is no sign of convergence within the four major regions, and the inter -- regional differences continue to widen. In light of these findings, this paper proposes that policy - making should precisely target regional differences, strengthen coordinated regional development, promote the sustainable development of all regions, and establish a dynamic monitoring mechanism. The aim is to provide a theoretical basis and policy reference for the high - quality development of the Chinese economy.