Unemployment, Inequality and Poverty in Urban China

This book provides a thorough examination of unemployment, inequality, and poverty in urban China, highlighting the effects of economic restructuring and social dislocation.

Based on extensive original research, Unemployment, Inequality and Poverty in Urban China delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding unemployment, inequality, and poverty in urban areas of China. Despite the remarkable growth of the Chinese economy, significant social dislocations have emerged due to ongoing economic restructuring. The late 1990s saw a dramatic shift in income inequality, yet few studies have addressed this phenomenon, primarily due to the lack of comprehensive data on household incomes. This book aims to fill that gap by providing a thorough examination of these pressing issues.

The authors investigate the interplay between unemployment and its associated challenges faced by the Chinese populace. By focusing on market outcomes in post-reform urban China, Unemployment, Inequality and Poverty in Urban China highlights the intricate relationships among unemployment, inequality, and poverty. The text also offers insights into the evolving urban labor market, emphasizing its stratified structure, job mobility, profit sharing, and the influence of social capital on these dynamics.

Supported by robust data from nationally representative urban household and rural migrant surveys, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the widening inequality in Chinese urban society. Through empirical analysis, Unemployment, Inequality and Poverty in Urban China paints a vivid picture of the challenges and transformations occurring within the urban landscape, making it an essential read for anyone interested in contemporary Chinese socio-economic issues.