Qin Gao discusses her new book on Welfare, Work, and Poverty in Asia Society's ChinaFile. ChinaFile is an online magazine published by the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society, dedicated to promoting an informed, nuanced, and vibrant public conversation about China, in the U.S. and around the world.
From Chinafile Description:
"Qin Gao addresses the following questions in the talk: How effective has the Dibao been in targeting the poor and alleviating poverty? Have Dibao recipients been dependent on welfare or able to move from welfare to work? How has the Dibao affected recipients’ consumption patterns and subjective well-being? Do they use Dibao subsidies to meet survival needs (such as food, clothing, and shelter) or to invest in human capital (such as health and education)? Are they distressed by the stigma associated with receiving Dibao, or do they become more optimistic about the future and enjoy greater life satisfaction because of Dibao support? And finally, what policy lessons can we learn from the existing evidence in order to strengthen and improve the Dibao in the future?"
