Linkages Between Metropolitan Economy and Modem Logistics Based on Linear Regression Analysis

摘要

The linkages between the metropolitan economy and modern logistics are one of the heated topics being discussed by academic circles. The modern logistics industry is a comprehensive system covering every aspect and step in logistics activities, from production, purchase, storage, transport, to delivery. Along with the rapid progress in economic globalization and the development of information technology, the development of logistics is impelled speedily and is expected to inject fresh impetus for a new round of economic development [1]. This paper focused on both empirical research and quantitative discussions on the relationship between the metropolitan economy and modern logistics. This paper selected five top-tier cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, gathered their economic and logistic data from 2014 to 2018, and used linear regression model and other econometric methods. The results validate that there is a strong linear relationship between logistic development and economic growth, and modern logistics has unique advantages in bringing new increase points and promoting China's economy.