A Deep Analysis of the Chinese Hukou System

The hukou system serves as a critical framework for understanding China's urbanization and labor dynamics. It highlights issues such as labor market discrimination, rural migrant poverty, and public health challenges linked to non-hukou migration. The author emphasizes the urgent need for reform, presenting a cost-benefit analysis and practical policy recommendations to address these disparities. This insightful exploration appeals to scholars interested in Chinese society, demographics, and urban development.