Economic Cost of China's Urbanization Lag

Chang, Gene

Abstract

Economic Cost of China's Urbanization Lag

Gene Hsin Chang

University of Toledo

University of Toledo, Economics and Urban Affair Center, Working Paper

Abstract:
China lags behind the world standard in urbanization, even during its rapid economic growth period under reform. This urbanization lag implies a tremendous cost in employment and growth, approximately a loss of 75 million job opportunities and a loss of 10% of in GDP. Urgent attention and effective policies are needed to accelerate urbanization.

Keywords: China, urbanization, lag, cost

JEL Classification: O18, O15

working papers series

Date posted: February 12, 2003

Suggested Citation

Chang, Gene Hsin, Economic Cost of China's Urbanization Lag. University of Toledo, Economics and Urban Affair Center, Working Paper. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=307359

Contact Information

Gene Hsin Chang (Contact Author)

University of Toledo ( email )

Department of Economics
Toledo, OH 43606
United States
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