2009•AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA)Open access

Driving Factors and Model of Change in Arable Land Area in China

Lei Zhanbo, Haowen Du, Lei, Zhanbo, Du, Haowen

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We analyze the characteristics of the change in arable land area in China according to the change data of arable land area and other relevant data from the year 1996 to 2006, and adopt Factor Analysis Method and Stepwise Regression Method to carry out quantitative analysis on the driving factors of arable land change of China. We also establish the regression model of driving factors and arable land area. Finally, some corresponding suggestions are put forward.

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Key concepts: Arable land, China, Driving factors, Regression analysis, Land use, land-use change and forestry, Agribusiness, Land use, Geography