Inequality and Public Policy in China

Inequality and Public Policy in China
Title Inequality and Public Policy in China PDF eBook
Author Björn A. Gustafsson
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 19
Release 2008-04-07
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 113947006X

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This volume examines trends in inequality in the People's Republic of China. It contains findings on inequality nationwide, as well as within the rural and urban sectors, with an emphasis on public policy considerations. Several chapters focus on inequality of income; others analyse poverty, inequality in wealth, and the distribution of wages. Attention is given to groups such as migrants, women, and the elderly, as well as the relationship between income and health care funding and the impact of the rural tax reform. All contributors to this volume make use of a large, nationwide survey of Chinese households, the product of long-term co-operation between Chinese and international researchers that is unique in its scope and duration. Using these data, the contributors examine changes in inequality from 1988 to 2002.

Rising Inequality in China

Rising Inequality in China
Title Rising Inequality in China PDF eBook
Author Shi Li
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 531
Release 2013-10-31
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1107002915

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This book examines the evolution of economic inequality in China from 2002 to 2007; a sequel to Inequality and Public Policy in China (2008).

Urban Inequality and Segregation in Europe and China

Urban Inequality and Segregation in Europe and China
Title Urban Inequality and Segregation in Europe and China PDF eBook
Author Gwilym Pryce
Publisher Springer Nature
Pages 372
Release 2021-11-16
Genre Science
ISBN 3030745449

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This open access book explores new research directions in social inequality and urban segregation. With the goal of fostering an ongoing dialogue between scholars in Europe and China, it brings together an impressive team of international researchers to shed light on the entwined processes of inequality and segregation, and the implications for urban development. Through a rich collection of empirical studies at the city, regional and national levels, the book explores the impact of migration on cities, the related problems of social and spatial segregation, and the ramifications for policy reform. While the literature on both segregation and inequality has traditionally been dominated by European and North American studies, there is growing interest in these issues in the Chinese context. Economic liberalization, rapid industrial restructuring, the enormous growth of cities, and internal migration, have all reshaped the country profoundly. What have we learned from the European and North American experience of segregation and inequality, and what insights can be gleaned to inform the bourgeoning interest in these issues in the Chinese context? How is China different, both in terms of the nature and the consequences of segregation inequality, and what are the implications for future research and policy? Given the continued rise of China’s significance in the world, and its recent declaration of war on poverty, this book offers a timely contribution to scholarship, identifying the core insights to be learned from existing research, and providing important guidance on future directions for policy makers and researchers.

Inequality in China – Trends, Drivers and Policy Remedies

Inequality in China – Trends, Drivers and Policy Remedies
Title Inequality in China – Trends, Drivers and Policy Remedies PDF eBook
Author Ms.Sonali Jain-Chandra
Publisher International Monetary Fund
Pages 31
Release 2018-06-05
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1484357531

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China has experienced rapid economic growth over the past two decades and is on the brink of eradicating poverty. However, income inequality increased sharply from the early 1980s and rendered China among the most unequal countries in the world. This trend has started to reverse as China has experienced a modest decline in inequality since 2008. This paper identifies various drivers behind these trends – including structural changes such as urbanization and aging and, more recently, policy initiatives to combat it. It finds that policies will need to play an important role in curbing inequality in the future, as projected structural trends will put further strain on equity considerations. In particular, fiscal policy reforms have the potential to enhance inclusiveness and equity, both on the tax and expenditure side.

Regional Inequality in China

Regional Inequality in China
Title Regional Inequality in China PDF eBook
Author Shenggen Fan
Publisher Routledge
Pages 273
Release 2009-04
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1135972257

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As regional inequality looms large in the policy debate in China, this volume brings together a selection of papers from authors whose work has had real impact on policy, so that researchers and policy makers can have access to them in one place.

Changing Trends in China's Inequality

Changing Trends in China's Inequality
Title Changing Trends in China's Inequality PDF eBook
Author Terry Sicular
Publisher
Pages 457
Release 2020
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 019007793X

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Drawing on of household-level data from the China Household Income Project, Changing Trends in China's Inequality provides an independent, comprehensive, and empirically grounded study of the evolution of incomes and inequality in China over time.

Confronting Discrimination and Inequality in China

Confronting Discrimination and Inequality in China
Title Confronting Discrimination and Inequality in China PDF eBook
Author Errol Mendes
Publisher University of Ottawa Press
Pages 439
Release 2009-04-18
Genre Political Science
ISBN 077661780X

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Confronting Discrimination and Inequality in China focuses on the most challenging areas of discrimination and inequality in China, including discrimination faced by HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, rural populations, migrant workers, women, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities. The Canadian contributors offer rich regional, national, and international perspectives on how constitutions, laws, policies, and practices, both in Canada and in other parts of the world, battle discrimination and the conflicts that rise out of it. The Chinese contributors include some of the most independent-minded scholars and practitioners in China. Their assessments of the challenges facing China in the areas of discrimination and inequality not only attest to their personal courage and intellectual freedom but also add an important perspective on this emerging superpower.