Table 2 Selection of variables.
Indicator | Abbreviation | Measurement | |
|---|---|---|---|
Dependent variable | Resilience spatial correlation network | UR | BTHUA resilience spatial correlation matrix |
Independent variable | Geographic distance | GD | Euclidean distance between cities based on ArcGIS software |
Level of economic development | ED | Per capita GDP | |
Degree of openness to the outside world | OOW | Actual amount of foreign capital utilised | |
Technological innovation capability | TN | Number of patent applications authorised | |
Urbanisation degree | UD | Construction area of building projects | |
Infrastructure service level | ISL | Total urban water supply volume |