Fertility decline has fueled a sharp increase in the proportion of 'missing girls' in China, so an increasing share of males will fail to marry, and will face old age without the support normally provided by wives and children. This paper shows that historically, China has had nearly-universal marriage for women and a very competitive market for men. Lower-educated men experience higher rates of bachelorhood while women favor men with better prospects...
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2010/06/01
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政策研究报告
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WPS5351
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2010/07/01
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Disclosed
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China's marriage market and upcoming challenges for elderly men
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sex ratio