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Impact of Place-Based Policy on Land Lease Price and Its Productivity Premium: Evidence From China's Development Zone Program 基于地政策对土地租赁价格及其生产力溢价的影响：来自中国开发区项目的证据

IF 2.4 3区经济学

Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-09-09 Epub Date: 2026-04-27 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70064

Lin Mei, Qiangmin Xi

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The Impact of Autonomous Truck Technology on US Interstate Trade 自动驾驶卡车技术对美国州际贸易的影响

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Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-09-09 Epub Date: 2026-05-04 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70067

Taejun Mo, Sandy Dall'erba, William Ridley, Yilan Xu, Hyungsun Yim

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When Integration Backfires: Examining the Effects of Mandatory Inter-Municipal Cooperation on Local Housing Markets 当整合适得其反：考察强制性城市间合作对地方住房市场的影响

IF 2.4 3区经济学

Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-09-09 Epub Date: 2026-06-23 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70076

Alessandro Sovera

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Sweating Assets: The Effect of Extreme Heat on the Housing Market 出汗资产：极端高温对房地产市场的影响

IF 2.4 3区经济学

Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-09-09 Epub Date: 2026-04-24 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70066

Jindong Pang, Jie Feng, Yuan Zhao

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Strengthening Institutions for a Green and Digital Future: Regional Evidence from Europe's Twin Transition 加强绿色和数字化未来的制度：来自欧洲双重转型的区域证据

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Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-09-09 Epub Date: 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70062

Martina Dal Molin, Chiara Leggerini

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Urban Administrative Restructuring and Gender Gap in the Labor Market: Evidence From China's City-County Merger Reform 城市行政体制改革与劳动力市场性别差异：来自中国市县并合改革的证据

IF 2.4 3区经济学

Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-09-09 Epub Date: 2026-05-05 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70068

Hao Li, Xiuyan Liu, Jingjing Ye

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When Infrastructure Pushes Residents Out: High-Speed Rail and Tourism Outflows 当基础设施将居民挤出：高铁和旅游业外流

IF 2.4 3区经济学

Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-09-09 Epub Date: 2026-03-19 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70061

David Boto-García, José Francisco Baños-Pino, Alejandro Cazón-Flores

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Delinking Social Identity From Rural-Urban Stereotypes: The Labor Market Effects of Abolishing Agricultural Hukou in China 从城乡刻板印象中分离社会认同：中国农业户口废除对劳动力市场的影响

IF 2.7 3区经济学

Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-06-09 Epub Date: 2025-11-24 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70032

Ye Jiang, Yue Yin

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Factor Market Segmentation and Regional Innovation: Evidence From China 要素市场细分与区域创新：来自中国的证据

IF 2.7 3区经济学

Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-06-09 Epub Date: 2025-11-23 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70031

Xin Fan, Chuan Li, Xiaoyu Song

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The Spillover Effect of Driving Restrictions on Intercity Travel 限行对城际交通的溢出效应

IF 2.7 3区经济学

Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2026-06-09 Epub Date: 2025-12-22 DOI: 10.1111/jors.70043

Wenbo Li

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