Rural-urban migration and its effects on social and economic development in China: a review

Abstract

Abstract: Rural-urban migration is inevitable in Chinese developmental process of urbanization and industrialization. Research related in this field had been undertaken both in China and internationally. This paper reviews the research progress on rural-urban migration in China, especially its impacts on the farmers and the agricultural sector. We conclude that the migration of rural labor may cause slight adverse impacts on agriculture in some areas. But for long run, the migration could increase farmers’ income and promote the development of agriculture, and helping solving the problems existed in the agricultural sector and improving farmers’ living standard. It is the inevitable way for Chinese future development. Areas for future research are also suggested.

CLC Number:

F325.22

LI Li-hua, TANG Zeng. Rural-urban migration and its effects on social and economic development in China: a review[J]. Acta Prataculturae Sinica, 2013, 22(2): 300-306.

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