The Impact of Government Transfer Payments on Extracurricular Tuition Expenditure for Children in Urban China

• DOI: 10.1353/chn.2023.0001
• Publication Date: 2023-03-12T13:00:45Z
• Authors: Liyang Zhang; An Dong; Junlin Li; Peihua Zhu; Yan Shao
• Keywords: Receipt; Transfer payment; Government Expenditure

This article uses 2012–18 China Family Panel Survey (CFPS) panel data to study the impact of government transfer payment receipt on extracurricular tuition expenditure for children urban families requiring aid. Findings have shown that payments increase spending and a positive total family with regard children's education. Heterogeneity tests indicate is significant in central eastern regions China, among above seven years old one-child families. The authors attribute effects parents' increased awareness importance education opportunities from assisted participate classes. proposes policy recommendations improve system China.