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Migration, Growth, and Poverty Reduction in Rural China: Retrospect and Prospects

John Giles & Ren Mu

World Bank Research Observer2024https://doi.org/10.1093/wbro/lkae013article
AJG 2ABDC B
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0.63

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Abstract Rural-to-urban migration is a transformative force in economic development and the unprecedented scale of China's experience offers valuable insight for other countries. We draw comparisons with international findings as we review empirical evidence on the impacts of migration on rural migrant-sending communities. We begin by examining how institutional factors, particularly household registration systems and land tenure policies, shape migration decisions. Next, the discussion turns to methodological challenges in studying migration, presents long-term trends, and reviews the impacts of migration on rural household earnings, consumption, and the risk of falling into poverty. We then explore the global phenomenon of “left behind” populations, comparing China's experience with other countries regarding the impact of migration on children's well-being, women's empowerment, and care for older people. Throughout, we highlight the way China's internal migration patterns both align with and diverge from international experiences. We conclude by identifying key research gaps.

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@article{john2024,
  title        = {{Migration, Growth, and Poverty Reduction in Rural China: Retrospect and Prospects}},
  author       = {John Giles & Ren Mu},
  journal      = {World Bank Research Observer},
  year         = {2024},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/wbro/lkae013},
}

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0.63

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.79 × 0.4 = 0.31
M · momentum0.63 × 0.15 = 0.09
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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