Analysis on the Employment Situation and Unemployment Rate in China
This paper analyzes the significant structural changes in China's labour market, driven by rapid economic development, technological advancements, and the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the emerging challenges, including declining labor supply, rising structural unemployment, and the worsening employment situation for college graduates. The analysis reveals the complexity of these issues, exacerbated by global economic uncertainties, industrial restructuring, and demographic shifts. The paper discusses the impact of technological progress on employment, emphasizing the dual effects of innovationenhancing productivity while displacing traditional labor. It also explores the uneven distribution of employment opportunities across regions and industries, leading to significant disparities. The Chinese government's response to these challenges, including macroeconomic stabilization, promotion of new technologies, and improvement in labor market efficiency, is examined. The paper concludes by recommending a comprehensive, multi-level approach involving national policies, local government initiatives, and individual efforts to address the employment challenges in China. This approach is essential for ensuring long-term economic stability and social development in the face of ongoing changes in the labor market.
Authors
- Lyan Jinveng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8523-9323)
Institutions
- Pennsylvania State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Economics Management and Political Sciences
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/2024.ox18535
- Primary Topic
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00