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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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  • Haining Wang
  • Zhiming Cheng
  • Russell Smyth

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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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  • Haining Wang & Zhiming Cheng & Russell Smyth, 2013. "Happiness and Job Satisfaction in Urban China: A Comparative Study of Two Generations of Migrants and Urban Locals," Monash Economics Working Papers 08-13, Monash University, Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:mos:moswps:2013-08
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    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy

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