Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young pe...Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young people-away from flashy consumerism towards more practical,budget-conscious choices.On Chinese social media,the term“delicately poor”once captured a generation’s pursuit of aesthetic perfection despite tight budgets.展开更多
This paper leverages the Opinions of the State Council on Further Promoting the Reform of the Household Registration System as a quasi-natural experiment to examine the impact of rural migrant urbanization on local go...This paper leverages the Opinions of the State Council on Further Promoting the Reform of the Household Registration System as a quasi-natural experiment to examine the impact of rural migrant urbanization on local government expenditures in science and technology(S&T)and education.Employing a generalized difference-in-differences(generalized-DID)approach and panel data from 271 Chinese prefecture-level and above-level cities spanning 2003–2019,we find that household registration reform driven by this urbanization process significantly increased the absolute level as well as the fiscal share of S&T and education spending.Mechanism analyses indicate that rural migrant urbanization promotes these expenditures through two channels:increasing the overall local fiscal revenue and encouraging a greater proportion of the fiscal resources to be allocated to these sectors.The findings uncover the current evolving trends in fiscal resource allocation due to rural migrant urbanization and provide empirical evidence for optimizing the provision of public services and enhancing the potential of long-term economic development.展开更多
On May 27,Chinalco,the controlling shareholder of Aluminum Corporation of China(CHALCO),signed a cooperation agreement with Yunnan Provincial People’s Government to further expand strategic cooperation with Yunnan Pr...On May 27,Chinalco,the controlling shareholder of Aluminum Corporation of China(CHALCO),signed a cooperation agreement with Yunnan Provincial People’s Government to further expand strategic cooperation with Yunnan Province in depth and breadth.As other parties to the cooperation,the three major metallurgical industry listing展开更多
AT the age of 32, I went back to school. I enrolled as a student in the Department of History at a night college attached to Beijing Normal University. My son was only two years old at the time. At first I went to nig...AT the age of 32, I went back to school. I enrolled as a student in the Department of History at a night college attached to Beijing Normal University. My son was only two years old at the time. At first I went to night classes just to earn a college diploma. I already had 15 years’ work experience, including four years of being a magazine editor. But if I wanted to keep my job as editor, I had to obtain a diploma. When I first sat down in the terraced, 300-seat classroom and touched my new textbooks, I was full of a craving for knowledge. I knew that my展开更多
Scientific research is one of the primary ways to drive human civilization forward.Countless research institutions and researchers worldwide are dedicated to exploring the unknown,resulting in a flood of research find...Scientific research is one of the primary ways to drive human civilization forward.Countless research institutions and researchers worldwide are dedicated to exploring the unknown,resulting in a flood of research findings[1].For instance,Web of Science alone collects over 10,000 academic papers on a daily basis.While each research field typically has around 10%of review articles,these mainly focus on a limited portion of the subject,failing to provide a comprehensive and real-time updated overview.As a result,researchers or students in a particular field may spend several months,or even longer,comprehending the state of research that has developed over just a few years.The lack of systematic background often leads to redundant or similar studies,which is highly detrimental to the progress of science and technology.展开更多
Objectives Understanding past trends and forecasting future changes in health spending is vital for planning and reducing reliance on out-of-pocket(OOP)expenses.The current study analyzed health expenditure patterns i...Objectives Understanding past trends and forecasting future changes in health spending is vital for planning and reducing reliance on out-of-pocket(OOP)expenses.The current study analyzed health expenditure patterns in India and forecasted future trends and patterns until 2035.Methods Data on health expenditure in India from 2000 to 2019 was collected from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)iLibrary and National Health Accounts 2019 databases.Gross domestic product(GDP)data from the World Bank was also utilized.Descriptive statistics analyzed the composition and pattern,while the exponential smoothing model forecasted future health expenditures.Results The findings revealed that expenditure made by OOP is the primary health financing source,followed by government and pre-paid private spending.The percentage of GDP allocated to total health expenditure remains stable,while the per capita health expenditure fluctuates.Variations in expenditure among states are observed,with Karnataka relying heavily on pre-paid private coverage.Future projections suggest a decline in per capita and total health expenditure as a share of GDP,with a slight increase in the government’s share.Pre-paid private expenditure per capita and OOP health expenditure as a share of the total is projected to remain relatively constant but still high in absolute terms.Conclusion The study highlights variations in health spending in India,characterized by high OOP spending,limited public coverage,and a need for investments,and reforms to improve healthcare access and equity.展开更多
Do you spend many hours of the day sitting?When you sit,Susie:Betteryet,beactive.Takeashort you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting toomuchhurts your back,and it's badfor your.heart.It causes y...Do you spend many hours of the day sitting?When you sit,Susie:Betteryet,beactive.Takeashort you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting toomuchhurts your back,and it's badfor your.heart.It causes you to gain weight and may even increase your risk of cancer.展开更多
Do you spend many hours of the day siting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting too much hurts your back,and it's bad for your heart.It causes you to gain weight andmay even incr...Do you spend many hours of the day siting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting too much hurts your back,and it's bad for your heart.It causes you to gain weight andmay even increase your risk of cancer.Howcanyou avoid sitting too much?展开更多
Wang Ming is my classmate. He has made great progress this term.In the past, he used to fight with others. But now he is used to making friends with his classmates. He used to spend much time play^(①) computer games.
Do you spend many hours of the day sitting? When you sit,'you use less energy than you do when you are active. Sittingtoo much hurts your back, and it's bad for your heart.It causesyou to gain weight and may e...Do you spend many hours of the day sitting? When you sit,'you use less energy than you do when you are active. Sittingtoo much hurts your back, and it's bad for your heart.It causesyou to gain weight and may even increase your risk of cancer.展开更多
Do you spend many hours of the day stting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting too much hurts your back,and it's bad for your heart.It causes you to gain weight and may even inc...Do you spend many hours of the day stting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting too much hurts your back,and it's bad for your heart.It causes you to gain weight and may even increase your risk of cancer.展开更多
水就在你的周围,在英语当中也比比皆是。你如果in deep water“有麻烦了”,就是遇到了严重的问题,可能是有债务还不上。你如果身处于troubled waters“困境”当中,就是做一件事情遇到了困难。你如果到了dead in the water“穷途末路”,...水就在你的周围,在英语当中也比比皆是。你如果in deep water“有麻烦了”,就是遇到了严重的问题,可能是有债务还不上。你如果身处于troubled waters“困境”当中,就是做一件事情遇到了困难。你如果到了dead in the water“穷途末路”,就是陷入困境中,什么都没办法做。你要是spend money like water“花钱如流水”,就是随意花钱而不多加考虑。你要是keep one's head above water“勉强度日”,就是尽力应对眼前的状况,但几乎无法做到。展开更多
Everyone has a hero,and the hero in my eyes is my father.My father is 42 years old and works as a doctor in the People's Hospital,Fucheng County.I used to think his job was very easy,but with time goes by,1 realiz...Everyone has a hero,and the hero in my eyes is my father.My father is 42 years old and works as a doctor in the People's Hospital,Fucheng County.I used to think his job was very easy,but with time goes by,1 realize that my father deserves respect for doing an amazing job all these years.He works for about ten hours every day,but he still tries to help me with my homework and spend time with me.展开更多
Reading is very important.We can learn a lot of things from books.Reading books can also make our life colourful.But some students spend too many time watching TV or playing computer games on the Internet.They think r...Reading is very important.We can learn a lot of things from books.Reading books can also make our life colourful.But some students spend too many time watching TV or playing computer games on the Internet.They think reading books is boring.I think reading books is more interesting than watching TV.展开更多
Time flies like an arrow,and time lost never returns.In the past few years of my junior high school life,what impressed me most was running.At first,I didn’t like sports.I thought I was supposed to spend more time on...Time flies like an arrow,and time lost never returns.In the past few years of my junior high school life,what impressed me most was running.At first,I didn’t like sports.I thought I was supposed to spend more time on school work than on exercise.But gradually,I found that running was not only good for my health,but also helped me relieve stress.When I opened my arms and stretched my legs on the playground,I was like a deer running in the field,which made me get a sense of belonging.展开更多
Money plays an important role in our lives.Many of us receive pocket money from our parents,but how do we manage it?Do we spend it on everything we like,or do we use it wisely?Being wise with money is crucial,and here...Money plays an important role in our lives.Many of us receive pocket money from our parents,but how do we manage it?Do we spend it on everything we like,or do we use it wisely?Being wise with money is crucial,and here are some tips to help you do just that.展开更多
Q:Thanksgiving is this month.How do you spend the holiday withfamily?A:My family and I usually invite family and friends over to celebrate Thanksgiving together.This year,we plan on doing the same.During the night,we ...Q:Thanksgiving is this month.How do you spend the holiday withfamily?A:My family and I usually invite family and friends over to celebrate Thanksgiving together.This year,we plan on doing the same.During the night,we usually go around and share what we are thankful for.This year,I am extremely thankful for our home,loved ones and the time to spend with them.展开更多
Do you spend many hours of the day siting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Siting toomuch hurts yourback,and it's bad for your heart it causes you to gain weight and may even increa...Do you spend many hours of the day siting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Siting toomuch hurts yourback,and it's bad for your heart it causes you to gain weight and may even increase your risk of cancer.How can you avoid siting too much?Every 30minutes,move and stretch.Better on thephone orwatch TV.展开更多
Thanks to the scholarship granted to me by the China Scholarship Council under the Project on Innovative Talent in African Studies,I had the incredible opportunity to spend six months living in Ibadan,Nigeria’s third...Thanks to the scholarship granted to me by the China Scholarship Council under the Project on Innovative Talent in African Studies,I had the incredible opportunity to spend six months living in Ibadan,Nigeria’s third-largest city,and study at the University of Ibadan.Intrigued by teaching and eager to gain insights into local schools,I applied to be a Chinese teacher at Abiodun Metropolitan Schools.展开更多
文摘Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young people-away from flashy consumerism towards more practical,budget-conscious choices.On Chinese social media,the term“delicately poor”once captured a generation’s pursuit of aesthetic perfection despite tight budgets.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Project“Research on the Mechanism and Policy Design of the Impact of Rural Migrant Urbanization on Local Government Education Investment”(Grant No.72103034)the Distinguished Young Scholar Funding Project of the University of International Business and Economics(Grant No.21JQ11).
文摘This paper leverages the Opinions of the State Council on Further Promoting the Reform of the Household Registration System as a quasi-natural experiment to examine the impact of rural migrant urbanization on local government expenditures in science and technology(S&T)and education.Employing a generalized difference-in-differences(generalized-DID)approach and panel data from 271 Chinese prefecture-level and above-level cities spanning 2003–2019,we find that household registration reform driven by this urbanization process significantly increased the absolute level as well as the fiscal share of S&T and education spending.Mechanism analyses indicate that rural migrant urbanization promotes these expenditures through two channels:increasing the overall local fiscal revenue and encouraging a greater proportion of the fiscal resources to be allocated to these sectors.The findings uncover the current evolving trends in fiscal resource allocation due to rural migrant urbanization and provide empirical evidence for optimizing the provision of public services and enhancing the potential of long-term economic development.
文摘On May 27,Chinalco,the controlling shareholder of Aluminum Corporation of China(CHALCO),signed a cooperation agreement with Yunnan Provincial People’s Government to further expand strategic cooperation with Yunnan Province in depth and breadth.As other parties to the cooperation,the three major metallurgical industry listing
文摘AT the age of 32, I went back to school. I enrolled as a student in the Department of History at a night college attached to Beijing Normal University. My son was only two years old at the time. At first I went to night classes just to earn a college diploma. I already had 15 years’ work experience, including four years of being a magazine editor. But if I wanted to keep my job as editor, I had to obtain a diploma. When I first sat down in the terraced, 300-seat classroom and touched my new textbooks, I was full of a craving for knowledge. I knew that my
基金support from the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(KCXST20221021111201003).
文摘Scientific research is one of the primary ways to drive human civilization forward.Countless research institutions and researchers worldwide are dedicated to exploring the unknown,resulting in a flood of research findings[1].For instance,Web of Science alone collects over 10,000 academic papers on a daily basis.While each research field typically has around 10%of review articles,these mainly focus on a limited portion of the subject,failing to provide a comprehensive and real-time updated overview.As a result,researchers or students in a particular field may spend several months,or even longer,comprehending the state of research that has developed over just a few years.The lack of systematic background often leads to redundant or similar studies,which is highly detrimental to the progress of science and technology.
文摘Objectives Understanding past trends and forecasting future changes in health spending is vital for planning and reducing reliance on out-of-pocket(OOP)expenses.The current study analyzed health expenditure patterns in India and forecasted future trends and patterns until 2035.Methods Data on health expenditure in India from 2000 to 2019 was collected from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)iLibrary and National Health Accounts 2019 databases.Gross domestic product(GDP)data from the World Bank was also utilized.Descriptive statistics analyzed the composition and pattern,while the exponential smoothing model forecasted future health expenditures.Results The findings revealed that expenditure made by OOP is the primary health financing source,followed by government and pre-paid private spending.The percentage of GDP allocated to total health expenditure remains stable,while the per capita health expenditure fluctuates.Variations in expenditure among states are observed,with Karnataka relying heavily on pre-paid private coverage.Future projections suggest a decline in per capita and total health expenditure as a share of GDP,with a slight increase in the government’s share.Pre-paid private expenditure per capita and OOP health expenditure as a share of the total is projected to remain relatively constant but still high in absolute terms.Conclusion The study highlights variations in health spending in India,characterized by high OOP spending,limited public coverage,and a need for investments,and reforms to improve healthcare access and equity.
文摘Do you spend many hours of the day sitting?When you sit,Susie:Betteryet,beactive.Takeashort you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting toomuchhurts your back,and it's badfor your.heart.It causes you to gain weight and may even increase your risk of cancer.
文摘Do you spend many hours of the day siting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting too much hurts your back,and it's bad for your heart.It causes you to gain weight andmay even increase your risk of cancer.Howcanyou avoid sitting too much?
文摘Wang Ming is my classmate. He has made great progress this term.In the past, he used to fight with others. But now he is used to making friends with his classmates. He used to spend much time play^(①) computer games.
文摘Do you spend many hours of the day sitting? When you sit,'you use less energy than you do when you are active. Sittingtoo much hurts your back, and it's bad for your heart.It causesyou to gain weight and may even increase your risk of cancer.
文摘Do you spend many hours of the day stting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Sitting too much hurts your back,and it's bad for your heart.It causes you to gain weight and may even increase your risk of cancer.
文摘水就在你的周围,在英语当中也比比皆是。你如果in deep water“有麻烦了”,就是遇到了严重的问题,可能是有债务还不上。你如果身处于troubled waters“困境”当中,就是做一件事情遇到了困难。你如果到了dead in the water“穷途末路”,就是陷入困境中,什么都没办法做。你要是spend money like water“花钱如流水”,就是随意花钱而不多加考虑。你要是keep one's head above water“勉强度日”,就是尽力应对眼前的状况,但几乎无法做到。
文摘Everyone has a hero,and the hero in my eyes is my father.My father is 42 years old and works as a doctor in the People's Hospital,Fucheng County.I used to think his job was very easy,but with time goes by,1 realize that my father deserves respect for doing an amazing job all these years.He works for about ten hours every day,but he still tries to help me with my homework and spend time with me.
文摘Reading is very important.We can learn a lot of things from books.Reading books can also make our life colourful.But some students spend too many time watching TV or playing computer games on the Internet.They think reading books is boring.I think reading books is more interesting than watching TV.
文摘Time flies like an arrow,and time lost never returns.In the past few years of my junior high school life,what impressed me most was running.At first,I didn’t like sports.I thought I was supposed to spend more time on school work than on exercise.But gradually,I found that running was not only good for my health,but also helped me relieve stress.When I opened my arms and stretched my legs on the playground,I was like a deer running in the field,which made me get a sense of belonging.
文摘Money plays an important role in our lives.Many of us receive pocket money from our parents,but how do we manage it?Do we spend it on everything we like,or do we use it wisely?Being wise with money is crucial,and here are some tips to help you do just that.
文摘Q:Thanksgiving is this month.How do you spend the holiday withfamily?A:My family and I usually invite family and friends over to celebrate Thanksgiving together.This year,we plan on doing the same.During the night,we usually go around and share what we are thankful for.This year,I am extremely thankful for our home,loved ones and the time to spend with them.
文摘Do you spend many hours of the day siting?When you sit,you use less energy than you do when you are active.Siting toomuch hurts yourback,and it's bad for your heart it causes you to gain weight and may even increase your risk of cancer.How can you avoid siting too much?Every 30minutes,move and stretch.Better on thephone orwatch TV.
文摘Thanks to the scholarship granted to me by the China Scholarship Council under the Project on Innovative Talent in African Studies,I had the incredible opportunity to spend six months living in Ibadan,Nigeria’s third-largest city,and study at the University of Ibadan.Intrigued by teaching and eager to gain insights into local schools,I applied to be a Chinese teacher at Abiodun Metropolitan Schools.
