Can public medical insurance promote rural entrepreneurship? Evidence from China
Summary. China's National Cooperative Medical Scheme, a subsidized public health insurance program for rural populations, increases rural entrepreneurship by reducing out-of-pocket medical expenses. The wealth effect from lower healthcare costs drives entrepreneurial investment. The effect is strongest among wealthier households, those with better insurance coverage, and those with younger household heads.
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Shi, X., Wang, C., & Zhong, T.. (2021). Can public medical insurance promote rural entrepreneurship? Evidence from China. Applied Economics. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2021.1899118
Shi, Xiaojun, et al. “Can public medical insurance promote rural entrepreneurship? Evidence from China.” Applied Economics, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2021.1899118.
Shi, Xiaojun, Chang‐Yun Wang, and Teng Zhong. 2021. “Can public medical insurance promote rural entrepreneurship? Evidence from China.” Applied Economics. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2021.1899118.
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- DOI
- 10.1080/00036846.2021.1899118
- Countries
- China
- Regions
- Asia
- Categories
- entrepreneurship, rural-healthcare, policy
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- 2026-04-28