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29 November 2007, Volume 31 Issue 6

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An Estimate of the Size of the Affected Population by Imbalanced Sex Ratios at Birth in China

Yuan Xin

2007, 31(6):  3-7. 

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China has had abnormally high sex ratios at birth (SRB) for a quarter of century. One of the consequences is the imbalance of population size between males and females, however, it is difficult to reach the exact number according to current available different statistical data sources. By indirect estimation, the size of male births in excess of female births during 1980 to 2006 are totaled 33.31 million, of which 18.46 millions are the result of normal SRB imbalance (SRB≤107) while the remaining 14.65 millions are the result of abnormal SRB imbalance (SRB>107). By the end of 2006, the size of males in excess of females is estimated to be 34.02 millions in the total survivors aged 0 to 26 (born in 1980 to 2006), of which 19.65 millions resulted from normal SRB imbalance and 14.37 millions from abnormal SRB imbalance.

Up-to-date Situation of Rural Migrant Workers in China:A Survey of 765 Rural Migrant Workers

Jian Xinhua, Huang Kun

2007, 31(6):  37-44. 

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This paper examines changes in the situation and circumantances surrounding the rural migrant workers in China using data from a survey of 765 rural migrant workers in four cities and some rural villages in east and central China conducted by Wuhan University. Results show that current living conditions for rural migrant workers have been improved effectively, especially their wages increased notably, and the wage default problem has been alleviated, government services offered to the migrant workers have also been improved. However, the plight of rural migrant workers has not changed radically, and especially their strong wishes to become legal urban residents are still far from true. Therefore, as further carrying out the policies settling the problems of rural migrant workers, there is a need to make innovations, both institutionally and economically, to eliminate barriers that prevent rural migrant workers from becoming legal urban residents.

Propensity for Permanent Settlement and Mobility of Migrants in Guangdong Province

Li Ruojian

2007, 31(6):  45-54. 

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Using the 2000 census data, this paper examines patterns of duration of stay and the associated socio-demographic and economic characteristics for the migrant population in Guangdong Province. Logistic regression is used to identify the factors affecting duration of stay for the migrants. The paper concludes with a discussion of the fact that many of the migrants tend to permanently reside in Guangdong, and efforts need to be made in addressing social problems associated with this trend.

Impact of Labour Migration on Income Distribution

Wang Wei, Zhang Zongyi, Xu Kailong

2007, 31(6):  55-66. 

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This paper is concerned with inequality of income distribution and labour migration in China. Using data from 1% population sample survey of Chongqing City, this paper examines the socio-demographic characteristics of labour migration that have had impact on income generation and distribution. Results show that labour migration has considerably increased migrant income, and played a positive role in reducing income gap between urban and rural areas, regions and population groups. Labour migration that is stable and orderly is among important driving forces for sustained economic and social development.