BREAKING THE VICIOUS CIRCLE: COUNTERMEASURES FOR HEILONGJIANG PROVINCE'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POPULATION EMIGRATION

Abstract

China's rapid economic growth and the resulting uneven regional development have led to a significant problem of population migration, particularly in Heilongjiang Province. The country's investment focus and policy dividend have been directed towards coastal areas, resulting in significant imbalances in economic development among regions. This study examines the impact of population migration on economic growth in Heilongjiang Province through theoretical analysis, assumptions, and empirical analysis based on panel data analysis of 13 prefecture-level cities. The study concludes that population migration has a positive impact on economic development, and government policies and industrial structure significantly influence economic development.