An Investigation into the Relationship Between Employment and Economic Growth

This paper aims to explore the mutual relationship between employment and economic growth. By reviewing the current situation of related research at home and abroad, it explains the determining role of economic growth in employment and the reciprocal influence of employment on economic growth. Combining the actual situation of China, this paper analyzes the reasons for the current high growth and low employment, including government preference, technological progress and unreasonable industrial structure. Finally, it puts forward suggestions and countermeasures such as transforming government functions, choosing new technologies to promote employment, adjusting industrial structure, and vigorously developing the tertiary industry, in order to achieve synergistic growth of employment and the economy.