Research on the Index System and Quantitative Measuring and Calculating Method of Regional Gap

摘要

The paper considers that the regional gap is a “complex” which is made up of every essential factor's gap. These factors include economy, society and others that influence economic and social development. In other words, the regional gap is disparity of comprehensive strength between regions. In view of above-mentioned comprehension, the paper puts forward a set of judging index system and quantitative measuring and calculating method which takes quantity as the dominant factor and combines quality with quantity. Furthermore, the paper makes quantitative calculation and omnibearing analysis of every essential factor's gap between the east area and the west area of Shandong Province by adopting this method.