How does urban amenity affect the willingness of college youth to stay in the city?—empirical evidence from Chinese first-tier cities

The findings of this study add nuance to the global literature by demonstrating that for Chinese college youth, urban amenities are not a replacement for economic concerns but a complement. The significance of all three dimensions of amenity shows that Chinese talents seek a "complete package". It means a city that should offers strong career prospects (work amenity), a convenient and stable daily life (life amenity), and opportunities for personal enrichment and social belonging (cultural and study amenity). Western studies often highlight a tension between economic and cultural drivers, our results from China suggest a more integrative model.