A Path Analysis of the Impact of Economic Status on Higher Education in China
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https://doi.org/10.54097/qav64s83Keywords:
China; Higher education; Economic status; China’s GDP; National College Entrance Examination (gaokao)Abstract
Over the decades, as China's education system has been updated, the number of students entering universities for higher education has increased. This is not only a reflection of the rapid economic growth that China has achieved, but also an important aspect of the high quality development of Chinese education. The college entrance examination is an important link for Chinese students to enter universities and a transit point before they enter society. However, differences in scores on the college entrance examination not only represent differences in academic ability, but also reveal the economic status of the families behind the students. This paper analyzes the differences in economic status, aiming to find out the extent to which economic status affects Chinese students' entry into universities. The graphs show how much differences in GDP per capita actually make a difference in education in different regions. The research in this paper will be very important for the reform of education policy.
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