Housing Subsidies for College Graduates in China: Challenges and Policy Evaluation

With the continually rising housing prices and increasingly fierce competition for employment, college graduates are confronting multiple challenges, including difficulty in employment and housing, and psychological pressure. They urgently require effective policy support. This paper aims to evaluate the current housing subsidy policies for college graduates in China, examining both their effectiveness and shortcomings and offering targeted recommendations for improvement. Current measures include cash subsidies, home purchase incentives, rent reductions, and free accommodation. The study finds that although these initiatives provide short-term financial relief and help enhance employment quality, they still fall short in terms of publicity, execution, long-term sustainability, and fairness. Considering these issues, the paper proposes extending the duration of subsidies, relaxing the criteria, diversifying policy instruments, reinforcing employment support measures, and promoting balanced regional development. The findings of this study not only offer valuable insights for policymakers to design more robust housing support strategies but also establish a solid foundation for future research in the related field.