ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Environ. Sci.
Sec. Environmental Economics and Management
Volume 13 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2025.1625519
Dynamic Analysis of Sectoral Interconnection for Resilient Development in Xizang Based on Input-Output Model
Provisionally accepted
- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, China
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Abstract：The Tibet Plateau, regarded as the "national ecological security barrier", faces significant challenges in balancing economic resilience growth and environmental protection under climate change. The study employs the input-output model along with the resilience-oriented four-quadrant diagram model to analyze the interconnections of twenty-one sectors and subsequent ripple effects in the Xizang Autonomous region from a resilient development perspective. The results indicate that: 1) The overall intermediate input coefficient increased from 2012 to 2017, following the trend of industrialization, but with sectoral disparities, particularly in "agriculture, forestry, and fishery" sector, and some secondary sectors, which show insufficient development; 2) Despite high resource consumption, the secondary and traditional service industries exhibit limited technological advancement and remain in early developmental stages, failing to capitalize on the high added value potential of modern service industries; 3) Policy adjustments in Xizang have diminished the influence of high-energy-consuming sectors s and boosted resource-related industries, though integration with local resources remains insufficient, leading to underutilization of unique assets; 4) The 21 sectors of Xizang can be categorized into four types based on their resilience-oriented four-quadrant model, with most sectors showing path dependence, meaning they tend to follow historically shaped development paths constrained by established industrial structures and existing comparative advantages. Only three sectors-"materials industry", "accommodation and food service", and "wholesale and retail"-have shifted categories over the past decade, indicating growing reliance on raw material production and tourism. Environmental protection is poised to play a more prominent role in supporting economic resilience. The study recommends sector-specific strategies for upgrading industries, fostering technological innovation, and promoting policies that enhance resilient economic growth.
Keywords: Sectoral structure, Input-output model, Industrial relevance, Resilient development, Xizang
Received: 09 May 2025; Accepted: 05 Aug 2025.
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* Correspondence: WEI ZHANG, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, China
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