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Inspecting the Effect of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on Quality of Life: The Moderating Role of Economic Benefit
Abstract
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is serving as a promising project for the citizens of Pakistan. The basic purpose of this research is to explore the influence of CPEC infrastructural development on the local community of Baluchistan and northern areas of Pakistan. This project tends to improve the quality of life of common man with the help of economic boost-up. The survey approach was utilized to collect the data from 385 locals of targeted areas. In order to analyze data, structural equation modeling (AMOS) method was used. The findings of the current study showed that economic benefit moderates the relationship of quality of life and perceived positive impact in positive direction. It is evident from the responses of local population of Baluchistan and northern areas of Pakistan that CPEC will enhance their quality of life.
Authors
Dr. Fakhra Rashid
School of Public Affairs, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
Dr. Faisal Shafique Butt
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus, Punjab, Pakistan
Bilal Khalid
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Keywords
CPEC, Economic Benefit, Quality of Life, Special Economic Zones
