Routledge Teacher Labour Markets in China (1979-2019) Book

Explore the connection between rapid economic growth and educational shifts with this academic study from the Routledge Series on Learners, Teachers, and the Economy. This book examines how China's unprecedented economic transformation has shaped teacher labour markets over four decades, from 1979 to 2019. By combining historical document archives with empirical micro-level quantitative data, the text provides a detailed look at the wage-attractiveness of the teaching profession. It analyzes how shifts in the composition of the teacher force affect student learning and investigates the emergence of alternative career destinations for educators. This resource is designed for researchers, economists, and educators interested in the underlying educational implications of economic change. It offers a data-driven perspective on how labour market trends influence the stability and quality of the teaching workforce during periods of intense national growth.