Quantity-quality trade-off in Northeast China during the Qing dynasty

Bai, Yu; Li, Yanjun; Lam, Pak Hung

doi:10.1007/s00148-022-00933-x

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Celebrating legacy: The intergenerational transmission of reproduction and human capital in Ming–Qing Chinese families

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In unified growth models, a key to achieving sustained economic growth is the evolving nexus between population dynamics and technological change. This paper uses the genealogical records of 36,456 males to investigate the nexus—the intergenerational transmission of reproduction and human capital—within six Chinese lineages from 1350 to 1920. By examining the relationship between reproduction and long-run reproductive success, the empirical results reveal that the optimal level of reproduction exceeded the sample median. This finding suggests that greater reproduction in each generation was conducive to long-run reproductive success. In exploring the mechanisms through which reproduction affected long-run reproductive success, I investigate the relationship between child quantity and quality. The results indicate an absence of quantity-quality trade-off of children in the six lineages. This paper concludes that, in Ming–Qing (1368–1911) China, opting for larger families conferred definite advantages upon high-status men, enabling them to produce a greater number of high-quality male descendants across successive generations. JEL Classification I25, J13, N35, O15

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From Classroom to Economy: The Transformative Power of Educational Economics in China

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Educational economics not only promotes educational reform and development, but also injects strong impetus into economic growth. The government has continuously increased investment in education, especially in the field of basic education, which has significantly improved the overall education level. However, the uneven distribution of educational resources and the tendency of exam-oriented education still need to be solved. In contrast, Japan has cultivated a large number of high-quality talents with its refined education concept and efficient education system, which has had a far-reaching impact on economic development. Through comparative analysis, this paper points out the key role of educational economics in promoting educational equity, improving educational quality and promoting economic transformation and upgrading. In the future, educational economics needs to continue to deepen its research, optimize the allocation of educational resources, and promote the closer combination of education and economy to meet the challenges and opportunities in the era of globalization.

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Quantity-quality trade-off in Northeast China during the Qing dynasty

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References 44 publications

Institutional, social, and household determinants of reproduction in Northeast China, 1789-1906

Institutional, social, and household determinants of reproduction in Northeast China, 1789-1906

Celebrating legacy: The intergenerational transmission of reproduction and human capital in Ming–Qing Chinese families

From Classroom to Economy: The Transformative Power of Educational Economics in China

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