9月21日，省长赵刚到延安市调研灾后重建和县域经济发展工作。他强调，要深入学习贯彻习近平 总书记历次来陕考察重要讲话重要指示，按照省委、省政府工作部署，不断提升防灾减灾救灾能力水 平，持续壮大县域特色经济，为高质量发展现代化建设打牢坚实基础。 志丹县元和石油化学科技公司年产6000吨石油助剂项目当前处于试运行阶段。赵刚来到项目现场， 了解产线设计、工艺流程等情况，希望企业加强创新研发、做精做优产品，在做好本地供给的同时，努 力抢占更大市场。赵刚强调，当前陕西正加快打造现代能源万亿级产业集群，陕北要立足区位、资源、 产业基础等优势，聚焦能源工业上下游原材料、辅料、装备、零部件等配套环节，精准做好项目谋划和 产业链招商工作，持续延链补链强链，不断增强产业链韧性和发展水平。 省政府秘书长吕来升，省直有关部门和延安市负责同志参加活动。（记者：孙鹏） 今年汛期，吴起县遭遇多轮强降雨天气，引发严重洪涝灾害。赵刚来到位于吴起老城区的洛中桥， 实地察看桥梁修复和河道清淤工作进展，强调要科学制定修复规划，一体推进固堤、疏浚和护岸建设， 全面提升河道行洪能力。在吴仓堡镇韩沟门村，赵刚走进受灾群众家中，察看房屋受损状况，关切询问 ...

Group 1 - The trend of young people moving from rural areas to major cities is reversing, with a significant slowdown in urbanization rate to 0.5% in 2023 compared to an average of 1.2% over the previous five years [1] - High living costs in major cities, with an average rent-to-income ratio of 48% in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, compared to only 18% in county towns, are diminishing the appeal of urban life [2] - The rapid upgrade of infrastructure in county towns, including an 85% coverage of high-speed rail networks and the establishment of major hospitals and schools, is attracting young people back [2] Group 2 - The cost-benefit analysis of living in county towns versus major cities is a significant factor for returnees, as one IT engineer noted that a monthly salary of 8,000 in his hometown is more comfortable than a 200,000 annual salary in Shanghai after expenses [3] - Despite rising property prices in county towns (60%-100% increase over five years), the job market remains heavily reliant on government positions, with over 60% of mid-to-high-end consumption driven by civil servants [4] - The narrow job market in county towns is highlighted by the competitive nature of civil service exams, with over 283,000 applicants for 2024 and a competition ratio of 3,572:1 for the most sought-after positions [6] Group 3 - The over-reliance on a "civil servant economy" poses sustainability challenges, with an average county-level fiscal self-sufficiency rate of only 42% in 2023, and some regions below 30% [6] - The phenomenon of industrial hollowing is evident, with 60% of tax revenue in a top county coming from real estate and construction, while manufacturing contributes less than 15% [8] - Successful diversification strategies in counties, such as tourism in Guizhou and e-commerce in Shandong, demonstrate potential pathways for revitalizing local economies [8] Group 4 - The need for counties to break away from dependence on government jobs and develop a diverse industrial ecosystem is crucial for retaining talent [8] - The government has initiated support for county-level economic development, with 120 pilot counties receiving special bond allocations to promote local economies [8] - The transformation of the "return flow" of talent into a sustainable development force requires counties to offer differentiated opportunities compared to major cities, such as lower startup costs and a more flexible work environment [8]