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China's Investments in Skills

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  • James J. Heckman

    (Center for the Economics of Human Development, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA)

  • Shuaizhang Feng

    (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China)

Abstract

This paper discusses the benefits of investment in skills in China. We highlight the achievements China has made over time in human capital investments and the new challenges that have emerged as the country develops. To fuel China¡¯s further economic growth and social developments, it is essential to take a more holistic view on skill investments. We suggest policies that promote both economic efficiency and social mobility.

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  • James J. Heckman & Shuaizhang Feng, 2018. "China's Investments in Skills," Frontiers of Economics in China-Selected Publications from Chinese Universities, Higher Education Press, vol. 13(4), pages 531-558, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:fec:journl:v:13:y:2018:i:4:p:531-558
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    1. Chen, Yuanyuan & Feng, Shuaizhang, 2019. "The education of migrant children in China's urban public elementary schools: Evidence from Shanghai," China Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 390-402.

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    Keywords

    human capital; vocational training; migration; China;
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    JEL classification:

    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
    • J61 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Geographic Labor Mobility; Immigrant Workers

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