Demystify the labor statistics in China

Fang Cai, Yang Du and Meiyan Wang

China Economic Journal, 2013, vol. 6, issue 2-3, 123-133

Abstract: In contrast to the great changes from a planning economy to market economic system, the transition in statistics system is left behind. The problem is quite serious in labor statistics. The paper reviews how the current labor statistical system collects the data and its reliability. By analyzing relevant indicators, the paper points out that policy-making based on the current labor statistics may mislead the outcomes in the Chinese labor market. To improve the labor statistics, a deep and comprehensive reform in the statistical system is required.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1080/17538963.2013.861116

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