Research on the impact of human settlement on expanding domestic demand: Evidence from 276 prefecture-level cities in China

Key Points

• Domestic demand significantly increases with urbanization, indicating a strong economic link.
• In the observed data from 276 cities, urban areas showed a marked rise in consumption patterns.
• Analysis across various prefecture-level cities highlighted the role of human settlement on demand.
• Understanding these trends may aid policymakers in designing effective urban development strategies.