Options On Development Approaches Of Chongqing Economy Cooperative Region

In the process of building up its Socialist Market Economy System in China, the country has been in the critical period of constructing the unitary national market. Under new economic conditions and competitive circumstances, the economy integration model in a specific region within a country may offer a new economy development path for the economically and socially underdeveloped West with noticeable dual system. This paper summarizes the historical trend in region economics theories and reviews China's historical experience in making region economy strategies. After exploring international economy integration in the context of globalization, the particular reasons of practicing region economy integration in China have been given out. Based on the analysis of current conditions of Chongqing Economy Cooperative Region and the experience of Eastern China in region economy integration, the author argues region economy integration as a development strategy for Chongqing Economy Cooperative Region. Specifically, the author proposes the direction and focus of development in this region. Further, the author provides two policy suggestions according to his professional practice in economy.