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The working and living space of the ‘floating population’ in China

The working and living space of the ‘floating population’ in China A large floating population is moving around in China. This is a challenging demographic, social and economic issue for the country. But the knowledge about this particular population group remains incomplete and fragmentary. This paper uses a recent set of statistical data covering a registered temporary population of 37 million to assess the status of the floating population in China. It is found that the majority of the registered floating population is employed or self–employed in one way or another. But the housing conditions of the rural migrants are generally poor. Institutional and market forces are playing an important role in shaping the working and living space of China. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Asia Pacific Viewpoint Wiley

The working and living space of the ‘floating population’ in China

Asia Pacific Viewpoint , Volume 44 (1) – Apr 1, 2003

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Victoria University of Wellington, 2003
ISSN
1360-7456
eISSN
1467-8373
DOI
10.1111/1467-8373.t01-1-00183
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Abstract

A large floating population is moving around in China. This is a challenging demographic, social and economic issue for the country. But the knowledge about this particular population group remains incomplete and fragmentary. This paper uses a recent set of statistical data covering a registered temporary population of 37 million to assess the status of the floating population in China. It is found that the majority of the registered floating population is employed or self–employed in one way or another. But the housing conditions of the rural migrants are generally poor. Institutional and market forces are playing an important role in shaping the working and living space of China.

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Asia Pacific ViewpointWiley

Published: Apr 1, 2003

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