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China's Labour Market

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  • Anthony Rush

    (Reserve Bank of Australia)

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This article discusses some of the key characteristics of China's labour market, including the role of the changing demographic structure, the nature and composition of employment, as well as the important role of the country's rural migrant workforce.

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  • Anthony Rush, 2011. "China's Labour Market," RBA Bulletin (Print copy discontinued), Reserve Bank of Australia, pages 29-38, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:rba:rbabul:sep2011-04
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