Sowing Seeds of Mobility: The Uneven Impact of Land Reform
HKUST IEMS Thought Leadership Brief No. 105
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Land tenure insecurity, resulting from incomplete property rights, is a common issue in rural areas of developing countries. This insecurity hinders the transition of labor from farming to other industries. In response to these land market challenges, households often keep some members on the farm to protect their land. Women are more likely to take on this role and remain in agriculture due to traditional perceptions of gender roles, where men are seen as having a comparative advantage in non-agricultural work.
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Jin Wang is an Associate Professor of Social Science and Faculty Associate at HKUST’s Institute for Emerging Market Studies. She holds a BA/MA in Economics from Tsinghua and a PhD from LSE. Her research explores place-based policies, organizational incentives, labor mobility barriers, and environmental regulation. Her work is published in leading journals and cited by major international organizations.
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