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Reshaping Migrant-Native Health Disparities: evidence from the hukou reform in China

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  • He, Chengxu
  • Liang, Yinhe
  • Wang, Gefei

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This study examines the health effects of relaxing internal migration restrictions in China. By utilizing temporal and spatial variations in the reform rollout at the prefecture level across cities, we find that the reform significantly improved migrants’ relative health. The mechanisms primarily driving these improvements include increased insurance utilization and enhanced social capital. These results underscore the significant positive impact of relaxed internal migration policies on overall social welfare.

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  • He, Chengxu & Liang, Yinhe & Wang, Gefei, 2025. "Reshaping Migrant-Native Health Disparities: evidence from the hukou reform in China," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 195(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:195:y:2025:i:c:s0305750x25001858
    DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2025.107100
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    JEL classification:

    • J61 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Geographic Labor Mobility; Immigrant Workers
    • J68 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Public Policy
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
    • I14 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Inequality

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