Overview
This project aims empirically analyze the economic effects of urban agglomeration in an integrated manner from three perspectives: consumption, production, and public finance. Specifically, it examines the effects of the expansion of inbound tourism on local economies and residents’ lives, the role of business interactions in cities in shaping productivity and knowledge creation, and the impact of the agglomeration on the efficiency of public service provision. By drawing not only on government statistics but also on highly granular data provided by private firms, the project seeks to examine both the benefits and costs generated by urban agglomeration, as well as the underlying policy trade-offs, to provide empirical evidence that can inform future urban policy.
July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028
（During the research project period, the research activity period is set from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, and the data usage reporting period is set from July 1, 2028 to December 31, 2028.）
