The impact of cultural diversity and economic growth on the equalization of public cultural services——Empirical test based on spatial econometric model

Abstract

<p>The 13th Five Year Plan of the National Basic Public Service System plays an important role in promoting the equalization of basic public services in urban and rural areas. Based on the panel data of 242 prefecture level cities in 30 provinces of China from 2008 to 2018, this paper uses the spatial econometric model for empirical analysis. The study finds that the direct effect of cultural diversity on the equalization of public cultural services is negative and significant, that is, cultural diversity hinders the equalization of public cultural services in the region; the overall effect of economic growth on the equalization of public cultural services is positive and significant, and economic growth is indeed conducive to the promotion of public cultural services equal development in the region. Based on this, it is proposed that local governments should establish a differentiated supply system of public cultural products to effectively integrate local cultural resources, talents, volunteers and social organizations. We will increase financial investment in public cultural services and use government purchases to promote the gradual equalization of public cultural services in rural areas, border ethnic areas and urban rural fringe areas.</p>