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The Development of Compulsory Education Finance in Rural China

Xuedong Ding · 2008 · Chinese Education & Society

Summary. Rural China's compulsory education system faces significant financing challenges. The paper examines how education funding mechanisms developed in rural areas, analyzing the financial structures supporting primary and secondary schooling. It identifies gaps between urban and rural education investment and discusses policy approaches to strengthen rural education finance and ensure equitable access to compulsory education across China's countryside.

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Ding, X.. (2008). The Development of Compulsory Education Finance in Rural China. Chinese Education & Society. https://doi.org/10.2753/ced1061-1932410107

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DOI
10.2753/ced1061-1932410107
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
education, policy, rural-data-and-definitions
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2026-04-28