Author(s)

Shixin Jiang, Qian Yu, Yidong Qin

Corresponding Author

Shixin Jiang

Abstract

New urbanization, a pivotal strategy for national modernization, is intricately linked to the development of digital inclusive finance. This study aims to investigate the coupled coordination relationship and regional disparities between digital inclusive finance and new urbanization. By establishing an evaluation index system for new urbanization, this paper assesses the development levels of 267 Chinese cities from 2011 to 2021 using the entropy-weighted TOPSIS method, and explores their interaction through a coupling degree and coordinated development model. The findings reveal an overall upward trend in the coordination degree, with the eastern region significantly outpacing other areas. Policy recommendations suggest enhancing regional collaboration, adopting tailored policies, and leveraging the dual roles of the market and government to foster balanced growth between digital inclusive finance and new urbanization.

Keywords

Digital Inclusive Finance; New Urbanization; Coupling Coordination Relationship; Regional Development Disparities; Policy Recommendations