Modern Economics & Management Forum

As an important strategic base for energy and resource security in China, resource-based cities are a crucial support for the sustained and healthy development of the national economy. The sustainable development of resource-based cities will impact the health of the urban economy and the development and construction of the ecological environment. Promoting the sustainable development of resource-based cities is conducive to accelerating the transformation of the economic development model, promoting coordinated regional development, and building an ecological civilization. Therefore, taking Yulin City, a representative city developed by relying on resources, as an example, this paper studies its economic transformation and development, identifying the problems existing in the process. Finally, specific suggestions for transformation and development are proposed in response to the identified issues.