| Author | Hwang, Yeou-jyh |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-83-07 |
| Subject(s) | Regional planning--Taiwan
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements f or t he degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study is concerned with regional disparity in Taiwan,
the Republic o f China. Existing trends of interregional and
intraregional disparities have bee n examined, mainly- in terms of income inequality and social development, in order to identify problems and weaknesses in the process of regional development .
This research re veal s that during t h e period 1971-1981 the interregional income disparity in Taiwan Area has decreased but the intraregional income disparity h as increased . However , both interregional and intraregional social disparities have decreased. The research has also found that industrialization has played a major role in increasing regional disparity, and government investment has contribute d t o reduce it.
It is suggested that, while developing a region, measures
should be taken to promote government investment, and the
formation of a n effective plan of government investment a t the
county level is essential. From the study it is also apparent
that prior to the formation of a plan further research of t his
type a nd other such related fields are of vital importance.
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| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Dias, Hiran D.
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| Examination Committee(s) | Somboonwan Hemasatara ; Islam, Nazrul
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Re public of China |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 |