Perspective on the Marriage Market of China and the European Union

Author: Chen Youhua
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The sharp decline in birth rates in EU countries since 1965 has led to a relatively severe male marriage squeeze in these countries by the end of the 20th century, while the abnormal rise in the sex ratio at birth has made the situation in China even more severe. As one of the consequences of the sharp decline in birth rates and the abnormal rise in the sex ratio at birth, the severe marriage squeeze is one of the major social issues that many countries in the 21st century must seriously address. Based on previous research, this book proposes a relatively complete theoretical framework and testing methods for analyzing the demand in the marriage market. It conducts an in-depth and systematic study of the causes, consequences, and related theoretical issues of the marriage squeeze, and provides a comprehensive examination and analysis of the historical, current, and future trends of the supply and demand in the marriage markets of China and the EU. It is worth reading for theoretical researchers, government employees, and individuals interested in the marriage market.