The Elderly and Old Age Support in Rural China - Fang Cai, Philip O'Keefe, John Giles, Dewen Wang
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The Elderly and Old Age Support in Rural China

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Language
English
Published in
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Pages
166
ISBN
9780821389034
China's rapidly aging population presents a significant challenge, particularly in its rural areas where traditional support systems are undergoing transformation. This book provides an empirical analysis of the welfare and living conditions of the rural elderly in China since the early 1990s, set against the backdrop of large-scale rural-to-urban migration. It examines the disparities in well-being between the rural and urban elderly, and how factors like income, access to healthcare, and social security coverage differ across demographic groups and geographic regions.

The volume explores the evolution of China's rural pension system over the past two decades, addressing its current implementation and future directions. It documents the complex dynamics of migration, household behavior, and the changing nature of family support, including the impact of migrant remittances and the burdens on the elderly who continue to work or care for grandchildren. This analysis makes a case for greater public intervention in the welfare of the rural elderly, offering insights and suggestions for deepening the coverage and effectiveness of the rural pension system to ensure the well-being and financial security of this vulnerable population.

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