China is undergoing a major shift in its labour market as the surplus of rural workers dries up. But, after delving into the details, we conclude that several factors will dampen the speed at which the macroeconomic impact is felt. Perhaps most important, while previous generations of migrants typically spent part of the year working on the land, and often returned permanently after a few years away, younger migrants today hope to stay in the city.
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