Happiness and Job Satisfaction in Urban China: A Comparative Study of Two Generations of Migrants and Urban Locals

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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Year of publication:	2013-05
Authors:	Smyth, Russell ; Wang, Haining ; Cheng, Zhiming
Institutions:	Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics, Monash Business School
Subject:	China \| Migrants \| Subjective wellbeing

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Monash Economics Working Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 08-13 9 pages
Classification:	J28 - Safety; Accidents; Industrial Health; Job Satisfaction, Related Public Policy
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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