1st Edition

Demographic Developments in China

276 Pages 54 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

274 Pages 54 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

274 Pages 54 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book assesses current developments in China’s demography, and discusses the changes which should be implemented to bring policy into line with the current demographic situation. It argues that population planning, which was introduced in the early years of the People’s Republic alongside economic planning, including "the one child policy", is no longer appropriate. It considers the results... Read more

Introduction  1. The Chinese Population at a Historic Turning Point  2. Socioeconomic Development as a Determinant of Demographic Transitions  3. Socioeconomic Impacts of Demographic Transition  4. A Steady Approach to Adjusting the Family Planning Policy  5. Investing in Health  6. Improving Education  7. Child Development in Rural Areas  8. An Overall Planning Approach to the Issue of Population Mobility in the Development of Urban and Rural Areas  9. Promoting Gender Equality  10. Stimulating Development Potential in an Aging Society  11. Capacity Building for Family Development  12. Policy Proposals

Biography

China Development Research Foundation is one of the leading economic think tanks in China, where many of the details of China’s economic reform have been formulated. Its work and publications therefore provide great insights into what the Chinese themselves think about economic reform and how it should develop.