Education

The effect of intergenerational mobility on family education investment: evidence from China

N. Zhao, W. Liao, et al.

Discover the intriguing findings of a study by Nan Zhao, Wanqing Liao, Jun Xia, and Zizhe Zhang, which reveals a significant negative relationship between intergenerational mobility and family education investment in China, particularly among affluent families. This research sheds light on the complexities of educational competition and the pursuit of equality of opportunity.

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of intergenerational mobility (IGM) on family education investment (FEI) in China. Using data from the 2015 China 1 percent Population Sample Survey and the 2018 China Family Panel Studies, the study finds a significant negative relationship between IGM and FEI. This negative effect is more pronounced among high socioeconomic status families, likely due to reduced anxiety and status-seeking behavior among these groups. The findings suggest that promoting equality of opportunity could mitigate negative educational competition and support policy initiatives like China's "Double Reduction" policy.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Sep 25, 2023

Authors

Nan Zhao, Wanqing Liao, Jun Xia, Zizhe Zhang

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