Demographic Developments in China

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. Besides discussing population planning policy, the book also examines how policies in the fields of education, health, gender relations, child development in rural areas, and polices for the elderly should be adjusted to accommodate demographic developments.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: China Development Research Foundation
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.01.2018
• EAN: 9781138481572
• ISBN: 978-1-138-48157-2
• No. of pages: 276
• Series: Routledge Studies on the Chinese Economy
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Asia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Society & culture: general, International business, International Economics, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Society and culture: general, Development Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General