Hukou System Reform and Unification of Rural-urban Social Welfare 被引量：13

Hukou System Reform and Unification of Rural-urban Social Welfare

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摘要 Using apolitical economy analytical framework, the present paper examines the hukou system reform in China. The potential unification of the social welfare system of rural and urban areas is discussed. The paper reviews the progress ofhukou system reform since 2004. It is suggested that since China met its Lewis turningpoint in about 2004, and a labor shortage became a limiting factor in production, there has been stronger demand for hukou system reform. In the meantime, various levels of government have apoint where incentives are compatibile for carrying out reforms. The paper also explores some limitations of the currently implemented reform in certain regions andputs forwardrelevantpolicy suggestions. Using apolitical economy analytical framework, the present paper examines the hukou system reform in China. The potential unification of the social welfare system of rural and urban areas is discussed. The paper reviews the progress ofhukou system reform since 2004. It is suggested that since China met its Lewis turningpoint in about 2004, and a labor shortage became a limiting factor in production, there has been stronger demand for hukou system reform. In the meantime, various levels of government have apoint where incentives are compatibile for carrying out reforms. The paper also explores some limitations of the currently implemented reform in certain regions andputs forwardrelevantpolicy suggestions.

作者 Fang Cai

机构地区 Director and Professor

出处《China & World Economy》 SCIE 2011年第3期33-48,共16页 中国与世界经济（英文版）

关键词 hukou system reform incentive compatibility Lewis turning point hukou system reform, incentive compatibility, Lewis turning point

分类号 TU984 [建筑科学—城市规划与设计] C913.7 [经济管理]

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