Urban Proximity and Spatial Pattern of Land Use and Development in Rural India
利用印度人类发展调查数据，分析城市邻近性（距离和连通性）对农村土地利用模式和经济发展的影响，发现城市周边农村经济活动更多元、农业更集约、经济福利更高，且交通和通信连通性对城乡联系至关重要。
Using non-parametric methods and India Human Development Survey 2004–2005, this study analyses the effect of urban proximity in terms of distance and connectivity on spatial pattern of land-use and development in the context of rural India. We find that, in urban surroundings, rural areas have diversified economic activities, intensive agriculture with higher spending on various inputs, higher economic wellbeing in terms of wages, income and consumption expenditure. We also document that transport and tele-connectivity are important for improved rural-urban linkages and changing rural landscape. These findings suggest that urban settlements are keys to development and inclusive growth in rural areas.