Adjustment from rural to urban administrative division: The differential impacts of county- and township-level administrative urbanization on the provision of basic public services
Key Points
Basic public services are impacted differently by county- and township-level urbanization, highlighting essential disparities.
Urbanization at the county level appears to improve access to public services compared to township urbanization.
Assessment of administrative divisions across rural and urban settings uncovers critical insights into service provision.
These findings may guide future policy changes in urban planning and service delivery for local governments.