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The Impact of Education on Income in China

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Education plays a pivotal role in individual and societal development, enhancing employability, productivity, and overall well-being. This paper delves into the impact of education on income in China, examining the relationship between educational attainment and earning potential. Utilizing human capital theory as a theoretical framework, the paper presents empirical evidence demonstrating a positive correlation between education level and income. Further, it explores factors influencing this relationship, including education quality, labor market demand, and individual characteristics. The paper concludes by highlighting policy implications, emphasizing the importance of continued investment in education, promoting early childhood education, expanding vocational training, addressing education equity, and encouraging lifelong learning.

Source: International Journal of Social Science and Human Research

DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i3-19

Authors: Wei CaiBang, Dr. Doris Padmini Selvaratnam

Institution: National University of Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Labor market dynamics and wage inequality

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia