Wh y a Why is return to education so low in China? a Why is the selection effect in China so large
16 Why ◼ Why is return to education so low in China? ◼ Why is the selection effect in China so large?
The Chinese education system Nine years compulsory schooling: primary and junior hig schoo After which Either vocational schools(no further schooling, normally 3 years or high school (3 years Only high school students can go to college Entrance to college is extremely competitive(college entrance exams; June 7,8, 9) 73% in our sample have high school, vocational school or above degre 13% have college degree
17 The Chinese education system ◼ Nine years compulsory schooling: primary and junior high school ◼ After which, ◼ Either vocational schools (no further schooling, normally 3 years) ◼ or high school (3 years) ◼ Only high school students can go to college ◼ Entrance to college is extremely competitive (college entrance exams; June 7, 8, 9) ◼ 73% in our sample have high school, vocational school or above degree ◼ 13% have college degree
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18 College Entrance Exams: Students
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19 College Entrance Exams: Parents
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20 College Entrance Exams: Parents