Study on the Impact of Agricultural Supply Chain Finance on Poverty Reduction: An Empirical Analysis Based on Nine Provinces in China's Border Region

Abstract

 This paper employs panel data from nine provinces and regions in China's border areas from 2011 to 2021 to empirically test the impact of agricultural supply chain finance in China's border areas on poverty reduction. The intermediary mechanism test model is used to investigate the underlying mechanisms. The findings of this research indicate that the development of agricultural supply chain finance has a significant effect on improving per capita disposable income in rural areas. There is, however, heterogeneity in the impact of this development across different border provinces and regions. The Southwest Border Region has the most pronounced effect in improving per capita disposable income in rural areas through agricultural supply chain finance. This research result provides strong theoretical support for the development of agricultural supply chain finance in China's border areas and also provides important reference basis for relevant policy formulation. As further research is conducted, it is anticipated that more results will emerge, which will facilitate the advancement of economic development and poverty reduction initiatives in China's border regions.