Fundamental research funding promotes college graduates’ employment

Evidence from the National Natural Science Foundation of China

Dados Bibliográficos

ID6045474
AutoresShilin Zheng (Institute of Quantitative and Technical Economics), Peikang Zhang (0000-0002-8415-5266, Fudan University, autor correspondente)
Ano2024
Volume4
Fascículo4
Páginas227-236
Data de publicação2024-12-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoChina Economic Quarterly International (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2666-9331 • E-ISSN: 2666-9331
EditoraElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.ceqi.2024.11.001
OpenAlexW4405191651
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas13

Drawing on the case of the the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), we examine the impact of fundamental research funding on college graduates’ employment. Our findings indicate that an increase in total funding is positively associated with higher monthly salaries and lower unemployment rate among graduates. The NSFC funding enhances scientific research output, improves teaching and experimental facilities, and provides more research opportunities for students. This paper provides policy implications on how China can cultivate talent and promote the employment of college graduates

China · Economic growth · Economics · Engineering ethics · Geography · Management · Natural science · Political science · Engineering · Higher Education Governance and Development · Higher Education Learning Practices · Innovation Policy and RD · Law · Public Administration