Unequal Benefits: The Effects of Health Insurance Integration on Consumption Inequality in Rural China
Linlin Han,
Feng Yang,
Jinxiang Yu
Abstract:Releasing the consumption potential of rural residents and narrowing the consumption gap is crucial for expanding domestic demand and enhancing social equity. This study leverages data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) spanning the years 2012 to 2018 to analyze the impact of the rural-urban health insurance integration policy on consumption inequality in rural areas and its underlying mechanisms. Employing a staggered difference-in-differences (DID) approach, the analysis reveals that the policy signi… Show more
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