Unfolding the price effects of non-ferrous industry chain on economic development: A case study of Yunnan province

摘要: Abstract Price changes in the non-ferrous metal industry affect economic development, especially resource-rich regions. However, degree of price fluctuation differs among sectors this industry. These differences would mislead policy makers on formulating about long-term development and Existing studies do not present whole feature picture regarding effects This paper analyzes segmented prices chain Yunnan province, China. The caused by mining, smelting, processing were studied using a static computable general equilibrium model with looping algorithm to avoid omitting key point price. Furthermore, relationships between are discussed categorizing into crowding-out pulling effects. Considering situation China, scenarios change −30% 30% different developed. results show that decreases smelting benefit regional international trade. mid-stream sector generate more than other sectors. suggests can be promoted adjusting metals regions abundant resources. Moreover, as bring sectors, new price-related policies should consider