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Happiness and job satisfaction in urban China: a comparative study of two generations of migrants and urban locals

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posted on 2024-11-14, 06:42 authored by Haining Wang, Zhiming Cheng, Russell Smyth
This study investigates determinants of happiness and job satisfaction of urban locals, first-generation migrants and new-generation migrants in China's urban workforce. We present evidence to suggest that new-generation migrants are less satisfied with their jobs and lives than first-generation migrants, despite having higher income. This finding is consistent with aspirations rising faster than income in China's fast growing urban economy.

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Wang, H., Cheng, Z. & Smyth, R. (2013). Happiness and job satisfaction in urban China: a comparative study of two generations of migrants and urban locals. Monash University. Department of Economics. Discussion Papers, 08/13 1-9.

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Monash University. Department of Economics. Discussion Papers

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1/08/2013

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1-9

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English

RIS ID

94239

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