Abstract:

In order to evaluate the level of resourcesaving society construction,following common principles for establishment of indicator system,and using experts consultation method,an indicator system consisting of 7 criterion layers and 47 indicators was established based on the connotation of resourcesaving society.The 7 criterion layers included such saving types as productioncost saving,suitable consumption saving,efficiency enhancement,circular utilization,environmental protection,resources reserve,and civilization system.Then the indicator system was applied to compare the saving level of Chinese provinces and cities horizontally.Saving scores of each criterion layer and general saving scores of all provinces were calculated by adopting the method of factor analysis.According to the calculation results,all provinces were divided into three types—highlevel saving type,midlevel saving type and lowlevel saving type.The results indicated that,provinces in eastern China are comparatively more economical,with economic growth type transforming toward intensive economic growth direction,the structure of production improving toward highgrade,and people having strong consciousness of saving.But the central and western China are not economical—the mode of economic growth is still extensive,and the production structure is still at lowlevel.Several suggestions were put forward at last.

Key words: resourcesaving society, indicator system for evaluation, factor analysis, cluster analysis, saving type