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Urban access and rural productivity growth in post-Mao China

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Rural economic reforms in China increased the productivity of rural areas near large cities. The household responsibility system, specialization policy and purchase price increases granted farmers the right to cultivate crops of their own choice and to sell the excess after meeting state procurement agreements. Responses to these reforms were more intense in rural areas near cities offering stronger markets and better infrastructure. Non-agricultural jobs later emerged as reforms continued.

China, Economic policy, Rural development

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The effect of household structure on women's economic activity and fertility: evidence from recent mothers in urban Mexico

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The labor force participation and fertility of mothers with young children in urban Mexico are analyzed in relation to household structure and the availability of mother substitutes. Results show that availability of low-cost child care services increases the participation of recent mothers in the work force while having no effect on the fertility. Moreover, extended families also affect a mother's participation in the work force.

Social aspects, Physiological aspects, Environmental aspects, Mexico, Child care services, Working mothers, Fertility

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Cents and Sociability: Household Income and Social Capital in Rural Tanzania(*)

Article Abstract:

The economic situation of a community is an important facet of the determination of the wealth of an area. This type of analysis is completed with respect to Tanzania.

Public Finance Activities, Tanzania, National Government Assets, Statistical Data Included, Infrastructure (Economics), Accounting and auditing, Privatization (Business), Assets (Accounting)

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