China’s Investments in Skills

doi:10.3868/s060-007-018-0025-5

Front. Econ. China

2018, Vol. 13

Issue (4) : 531-558 https://doi.org/10.3868/s060-007-018-0025-5

RESEARCH ARTICLE

China’s Investments in Skills

James J. Heckman¹(

), Shuaizhang Feng²(

)

¹. Center for the Economics of Human Development, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
². Institute for Economic and Social Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China

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Abstract

This paper discusses the benefits of investment in skills in China. We highlight the achievements China has made over time in human capital investments and the new challenges that have emerged as the country develops. To fuel China’s further economic growth and social developments, it is essential to take a more holistic view on skill investments. We suggest policies that promote both economic efficiency and social mobility.

Keywords human capital vocational training migration China

Issue Date: 03 January 2019

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James J. Heckman,Shuaizhang Feng. China’s Investments in Skills[J]. Front. Econ. China, 2018, 13(4): 531-558.

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https://academic.hep.com.cn/fec/EN/Y2018/V13/I4/531

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