This paper explores the research behind the wage gap between men and women, the reasons for and extent of the gap, and strategies for dealing with gender pay discrepancies. Historically, gender discrimination was the ...This paper explores the research behind the wage gap between men and women, the reasons for and extent of the gap, and strategies for dealing with gender pay discrepancies. Historically, gender discrimination was the traditional and easy explanation for pay discrepancies, but more aggressive enforcement of equal pay legislations has virtually diminished the validity of rationalizing the existence of pay differences solely on gender. Statistical data surrounding the pay gap point to other factors as more causal instruments that sustain and perpetuate the gap in spite of more than forty years of enforcement of equal pay legislations. The choices we make seem to predict and explain current wage gaps better than blatant gender discrimination does, and policies directed at improving those choices appear to be better strategic tools in closing the wage gap.展开更多
The paper makes a comparative review and evaluation of different theories on impacts of the distribution of labor and capital income on economic growth as well as criticism of the mainstream theories and suggests usin...The paper makes a comparative review and evaluation of different theories on impacts of the distribution of labor and capital income on economic growth as well as criticism of the mainstream theories and suggests using Bhaduri-Marglin model as the theoretical basis for relevant research. By formulating the econometric model and analyzing time series data from 1978 to 2012, the paper makes an empirical research into the impact of labor share on economic growth in China. It has discovered that the positive effect of labor share on consumption demand growth in China outweighs its negative effect on investment and net export growth, concluding that growth in China is wage-led at present. That may mean that （1） increasing labor share promotes growth and the goals of equality and efficiency supports each other,＂ （2） the demand and optimizing structure＂ lies in regulation tools. key to ＂stabilizing growth, expanding domestic establishing a set of pro-labor institution and展开更多
The Mongolian Plateau(MP),situated in the transitional zone between the Siberian taiga and the arid grasslands of Central Asia,plays a significant role as an Ecological Barrier(EB)with crucial implications for ecologi...The Mongolian Plateau(MP),situated in the transitional zone between the Siberian taiga and the arid grasslands of Central Asia,plays a significant role as an Ecological Barrier(EB)with crucial implications for ecological and resource security in Northeast Asia.EB is a vast concept and a complex issue related to many aspects such as water,land,air,vegetation,animals,and people,et al.It is very difficult to understand the whole of EB without a comprehensive perspective,that traditional diverse studies cannot cover.Big data and artificial intelligence(AI)have enabled a shift in the research paradigm.Faced with these requirements,this study identified issues in the construction of EB on MP from a big data perspective.This includes the issues,progress,and future recommendations for EB construction-related studies using big data and AI.Current issues cover the status of theoretical studies,technical bottlenecks,and insufficient synergistic analyses related to EB construction.Research progress introduces advances in scientific research driven by big data in three key areas of MP:natural resources,the ecological environment,and sustainable development.For the future development of EB construction on MP,it is recommended to utilize big data and intelligent computing technologies,integrate extensive regional data resources,develop precise algorithms and automated tools,and construct a big data collaborative innovation platform.This study aims to call for more attention to big data and AI applications in EB studies,thereby supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals in the MP and enhancing the research paradigm transforming in the fields of resources and the environment.展开更多
文摘This paper explores the research behind the wage gap between men and women, the reasons for and extent of the gap, and strategies for dealing with gender pay discrepancies. Historically, gender discrimination was the traditional and easy explanation for pay discrepancies, but more aggressive enforcement of equal pay legislations has virtually diminished the validity of rationalizing the existence of pay differences solely on gender. Statistical data surrounding the pay gap point to other factors as more causal instruments that sustain and perpetuate the gap in spite of more than forty years of enforcement of equal pay legislations. The choices we make seem to predict and explain current wage gaps better than blatant gender discrimination does, and policies directed at improving those choices appear to be better strategic tools in closing the wage gap.
文摘The paper makes a comparative review and evaluation of different theories on impacts of the distribution of labor and capital income on economic growth as well as criticism of the mainstream theories and suggests using Bhaduri-Marglin model as the theoretical basis for relevant research. By formulating the econometric model and analyzing time series data from 1978 to 2012, the paper makes an empirical research into the impact of labor share on economic growth in China. It has discovered that the positive effect of labor share on consumption demand growth in China outweighs its negative effect on investment and net export growth, concluding that growth in China is wage-led at present. That may mean that （1） increasing labor share promotes growth and the goals of equality and efficiency supports each other,＂ （2） the demand and optimizing structure＂ lies in regulation tools. key to ＂stabilizing growth, expanding domestic establishing a set of pro-labor institution and
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(32161143025)The National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFE0119200)+4 种基金The Science&Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Program of China(2022FY101902)The Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology(NSFC_2022/01,CHN2022/276)The Key R&D and Achievement Transformation Plan Project in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2023KJHZ0027)The Key Project of Innovation LREIS(KPI006)The Construction Project of China Knowledge Center for Engineering Sciences and Technology(CKCEST-2023-1-5)。
文摘The Mongolian Plateau(MP),situated in the transitional zone between the Siberian taiga and the arid grasslands of Central Asia,plays a significant role as an Ecological Barrier(EB)with crucial implications for ecological and resource security in Northeast Asia.EB is a vast concept and a complex issue related to many aspects such as water,land,air,vegetation,animals,and people,et al.It is very difficult to understand the whole of EB without a comprehensive perspective,that traditional diverse studies cannot cover.Big data and artificial intelligence(AI)have enabled a shift in the research paradigm.Faced with these requirements,this study identified issues in the construction of EB on MP from a big data perspective.This includes the issues,progress,and future recommendations for EB construction-related studies using big data and AI.Current issues cover the status of theoretical studies,technical bottlenecks,and insufficient synergistic analyses related to EB construction.Research progress introduces advances in scientific research driven by big data in three key areas of MP:natural resources,the ecological environment,and sustainable development.For the future development of EB construction on MP,it is recommended to utilize big data and intelligent computing technologies,integrate extensive regional data resources,develop precise algorithms and automated tools,and construct a big data collaborative innovation platform.This study aims to call for more attention to big data and AI applications in EB studies,thereby supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals in the MP and enhancing the research paradigm transforming in the fields of resources and the environment.
