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Does Land Transfer Improve Farmers’ Quality of Life? Evidence from Rural China

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  • Qiang He

    (College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Xin Deng

    (College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Chuan Li

    (College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Fangxia Kong

    (College of Economics and Management, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China)

  • Yanbin Qi

    (College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China)

Abstract

The topic of quality of life has long been a focus of global research and the public. The land transfer policy implemented by the Chinese government affects farmers’ quality of life (FQOL); however, the extent of this effect remains unclear. As land transfer may be a self-selection behaviour, it may be subject to selection bias such that traditional measurement methods are unable to effectively estimate its quantitative impact. This study used data from a questionnaire given to 5668 rural households in 25 provinces of mainland China. It sought to quantify the impact of land transfer on FQOL by using endogenous switching regression (ESR) models to correct selection bias. The results show: (1) for farmers who choose to transfer land, if they choose not to transfer land, FQOL may decrease by 64.11%; (2) for farmers who choose not to transfer their land, if they go on to choose to transfer their land, FQOL may increase by 0.75%; (3) land transfer can improve the quality of life of the older generation of farmers but will reduce the quality of life of the newer generation. The results of this study provide research support for China and other countries seeking to effectively implement land policies and improve the FQOL, helping to provide practical strategies for the sustainable development of rural areas.

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  • Qiang He & Xin Deng & Chuan Li & Fangxia Kong & Yanbin Qi, 2021. "Does Land Transfer Improve Farmers’ Quality of Life? Evidence from Rural China," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(1), pages 1-17, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:11:y:2021:i:1:p:15-:d:708620
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    1. Zheng Wang & Mingwei Yang & Zhiyong Zhang & Yingjuan Li & Chuanhao Wen, 2022. "The Impact of Land Transfer on Vulnerability as Expected Poverty in the Perspective of Farm Household Heterogeneity: An Empirical Study Based on 4608 Farm Households in China," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(11), pages 1-16, November.
    2. Jiemin Liu & Xuejiao Su & Yuanmeng Liu & Wei Shui, 2024. "A Review of Research on Progress in the Theory and Practice of Eco-Product Value Realization," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-24, March.

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