Study on Xinjiang Industrial Structure Based on Shift-share Analysis

This study selects the 33 industrial sectors in Xinjiang to make a comparisom study of the changes of industrial structure with shift–share analysis in the two periods from 1997 to 2001 and from 2002 to 2009.Through the calculation of the structure deviation component and competition deviation component of the sectors,combining the actual situation of industrial development in Xinjiang,the study finds the following conclusions: The overall structure of Xinjiang industrial sector is good,but the competitive strength is low;the leading industry is not clear;the sunrise industry is not obvious.In view of the above analysis,the following three countermeasures are put forthe: ①Adopting new technology,increasing the added value of products and improving sectors' competitiveness.②Determining the dominant industry and the pillar industry so as to play a leading role in promoting the industry.③Cultivating high-tech industry and sunrise industry and promoting the upgrade of industry.