Exploration on the Path of Common Prosperity from the Perspective of Bourdieu’s Practical Theory—Qualitative Comparative Analysis Based on 31 Provinces in China
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https://doi.org/10.53469/ijomsr.2025.08(10).07Keywords:
Bourdieu’s Theory of Practice, Common Prosperity, Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA)Abstract
Objective: To examine the impact of economic, social, and cultural capital on promoting common prosperity across 31 Chinese provinces (including municipalities and autonomous regions). Methods: Grounded in Bourdieu’s theory of practice, employs the fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA), five dimensions are selected as forms of “practice” that influence the realization of common prosperity: the level of digital economy development, the extent of digital financial inclusion, the degree of urban-rural integration, the level of educational development, and the degree of marketization. Conclusions: The results reveal three distinct paths toward achieving common prosperity: a finance-led path centered on digital financial inclusion; a finance-market emphasis path where both financial development and marketization play critical roles; and an education-market Emphasis path driven by the combined forces of educational development and market mechanisms. Given the variation in capital endowments across provinces, it is essential to develop a nuanced understanding of the complex interactions among the factors influencing common prosperity, so as to identify paths that are best suited to specific regional contexts.
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