The mismatch between distribution of population and industries is a new perspective on studying regional disparities. This paper describes the status quo and trend of the mismatch, analyzes its formation mechanism and...The mismatch between distribution of population and industries is a new perspective on studying regional disparities. This paper describes the status quo and trend of the mismatch, analyzes its formation mechanism and proposes three assumptions. Through empirical analysis, this paper concludes that the mismatch expands first and narrows later, along with economic development. Meanwhile, population migration barriers and different change in the marginal productivity of capital （mpk） expand the mismatch, while the coordinated regional development strategy contains the expansion.展开更多
Not long ago,the problem of an aging population only emerged in developed countries once per capita GDP had reached a relatively high level.However,in today’s China,although the per capita GDP has remained low,the pr...Not long ago,the problem of an aging population only emerged in developed countries once per capita GDP had reached a relatively high level.However,in today’s China,although the per capita GDP has remained low,the problem of growing old before becoming rich is looming.As China is not yet prosperous,economic development needs to be persistently upheld;however,will the aging problem cause economic growth to be challenged by labour shortages in the future? From a structural perspective,although continuous rural labour transfer can ease demand for urban labour,the problem now is that rural labourers are not always qualified to take on positions requiring ever-advancing skills,resulting in a skills drought.It could be claimed that this skills drought is due to a lack of education on the part of rural workers,yet university students with a formal education also encounter difficulties when hunting for a job.Does this indicate that the current education structure should be revised? The above questions suggest that China is currently facing a complicated and delicate situation with regard to the interrelated problems of economy,population,employment and education,and will continue to do so for a long period in the future.These problems require the cautious planning of overall and sustainable policies.The two"Domestic Column"articles this issue offer in-depth analyses of these problems and provide valuable policy suggestions.展开更多
Ⅰ.Rural labour transfer: main input for urban areas China’s rocketing economic growth over the past three decades is closely related to the abundant labour force population structure brought about by rapid populatio...Ⅰ.Rural labour transfer: main input for urban areas China’s rocketing economic growth over the past three decades is closely related to the abundant labour force population structure brought about by rapid population transformation.However,as the population becomes progressively older,the labour supply is undergo-展开更多
Recently,China’s economic growth pattern was criticized because it has not engendered corresponding employment growth.We analyze a number of factors such as changing employment elasticity,labour demand and wage level...Recently,China’s economic growth pattern was criticized because it has not engendered corresponding employment growth.We analyze a number of factors such as changing employment elasticity,labour demand and wage level to assess employment growth in the non-agricultural sector, finding that the employment rate has increased rapidly in the past decade. The notion that China doesn’t have any employment growth is a myth. The forthcoming Lewis Turning-Point in China’s labous market will be a great challenge for the next stage of sustainable growth.展开更多
This special issue of China Population and Development Studies includes a set of articles that consider the relationship between migration,social protection and social rights in China and the United States.They are th...This special issue of China Population and Development Studies includes a set of articles that consider the relationship between migration,social protection and social rights in China and the United States.They are the result of a multi-year col-laboration between the Institute of Population and Labour Economics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Social Science Research Council which sought to provide social scientists from China and the United States with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of each other’s societies through the exploration of a policy issue of common concern.展开更多
基金Supported by Major Program of CASS ＂China＇s Population Mobility, Future Spatial Distribution and Coordinated Regional Development＂ and subject of the National Science Foundation for Post-doctoral Research ＂Research on Match between China＇s Population and Industrial Distribution＂ （20100481204）.
文摘The mismatch between distribution of population and industries is a new perspective on studying regional disparities. This paper describes the status quo and trend of the mismatch, analyzes its formation mechanism and proposes three assumptions. Through empirical analysis, this paper concludes that the mismatch expands first and narrows later, along with economic development. Meanwhile, population migration barriers and different change in the marginal productivity of capital （mpk） expand the mismatch, while the coordinated regional development strategy contains the expansion.
文摘Not long ago,the problem of an aging population only emerged in developed countries once per capita GDP had reached a relatively high level.However,in today’s China,although the per capita GDP has remained low,the problem of growing old before becoming rich is looming.As China is not yet prosperous,economic development needs to be persistently upheld;however,will the aging problem cause economic growth to be challenged by labour shortages in the future? From a structural perspective,although continuous rural labour transfer can ease demand for urban labour,the problem now is that rural labourers are not always qualified to take on positions requiring ever-advancing skills,resulting in a skills drought.It could be claimed that this skills drought is due to a lack of education on the part of rural workers,yet university students with a formal education also encounter difficulties when hunting for a job.Does this indicate that the current education structure should be revised? The above questions suggest that China is currently facing a complicated and delicate situation with regard to the interrelated problems of economy,population,employment and education,and will continue to do so for a long period in the future.These problems require the cautious planning of overall and sustainable policies.The two"Domestic Column"articles this issue offer in-depth analyses of these problems and provide valuable policy suggestions.
文摘Ⅰ.Rural labour transfer: main input for urban areas China’s rocketing economic growth over the past three decades is closely related to the abundant labour force population structure brought about by rapid population transformation.However,as the population becomes progressively older,the labour supply is undergo-
文摘Recently,China’s economic growth pattern was criticized because it has not engendered corresponding employment growth.We analyze a number of factors such as changing employment elasticity,labour demand and wage level to assess employment growth in the non-agricultural sector, finding that the employment rate has increased rapidly in the past decade. The notion that China doesn’t have any employment growth is a myth. The forthcoming Lewis Turning-Point in China’s labous market will be a great challenge for the next stage of sustainable growth.
基金funded by the Ford Foundation and the CASS Bureau of International Collaboration.
文摘This special issue of China Population and Development Studies includes a set of articles that consider the relationship between migration,social protection and social rights in China and the United States.They are the result of a multi-year col-laboration between the Institute of Population and Labour Economics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Social Science Research Council which sought to provide social scientists from China and the United States with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of each other’s societies through the exploration of a policy issue of common concern.
