China's Low Fertility and the Impacts of the Two-Child Policy

This book examines China's fertility transition over the past seven decades and the socioeconomic impacts of the two-child policy. It highlights the low fertility of China and the risk of falling to an ultra-low state, models the impacts of the policy on population trends, and demands for women, infant, and child health services, and education resources. It is an essential read for students and scholars of Chinese studies, population and demography studies, and those interested in contemporary China.

Format: Hardback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into China's remarkable fertility transition over the past seven decades, shedding light on the profound socioeconomic implications of the two-child policy. In the first half, the author explores the unique characteristics of China's low fertility, emphasizing the risk of falling into an ultra-low state. By examining the demographic structure, driving forces, and institutional factors contributing to this low fertility, the book aims to answer the central question: How is China's fertility changing and evolving? The second half of the book takes a deeper dive into the impact of the two-child policy on various aspects of Chinese society. It models the effects on population trends, demands for women, infant, and child health services, as well as education resources for preschool, compulsory education, and beyond. The book addresses crucial questions such as how the two-child policy influences fertility behaviors among Chinese women, particularly regarding the second child. It also examines the potential consequences of the policy on future population trends, including labor supply, population aging, and the impact on obstetrics and gynaecological services, pediatrics, and childcare services. Furthermore, the book explores the implications for school capacity and demand for teachers in compulsory education.

This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Chinese studies, population and demography studies, and anyone with an interest in contemporary China. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the fertility transition, the two-child policy, and its far-reaching consequences, offering insights into the complex dynamics shaping China's future.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032552316