Statistical Examination of Status Quo and Potential Problems of College Students Participating Gig Economy in China

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Statistical Examination of Status Quo and Potential Problems of College Students Participating Gig Economy in China

Yiwen Sun 1*
  • 1 University College London    
  • *corresponding author yiwen.sun.20@ucl.ac.uk
Published on 10 November 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/27/20231207
AEMPS Vol.27
ISSN (Print): 2754-1177
ISSN (Online): 2754-1169
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-075-2
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-076-9

Abstract

The flexibility of the gig economy allows it to attract considerable attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. This form of economic activity, however, has long existed in China. This article studies the status quo and the potential problems with contemporary college students participating in the Chinese gig economy. By collecting samples from different Chinese regions and dissimilar types of college students, the study discusses their large-scale gig economy participation rate regardless of regions and higher education levels. The study also analysed the fulfilment of expectations among college students and discovered that the current state of satisfaction is not favourable and necessitates improvement for the future sustainment and prosperity of the gig economy. The article offers several suggestions for improvement, including adopting more reassurance in the areas with a lesser participation rate and improving the accuracy of matching between students and job positions to satisfy their expectations. However, these solution proposals need further investigation to explore their optimal use.

Keywords:

gig economy, college students, statistical examination, economic activity, China

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Sun,Y. (2023). Statistical Examination of Status Quo and Potential Problems of College Students Participating Gig Economy in China. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,27,31-38.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development

ISBN：978-1-83558-075-2(Print) / 978-1-83558-076-9(Online)
Editor：Canh Thien Dang
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Series: Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
Volume number: Vol.27
ISSN：2754-1169(Print) / 2754-1177(Online)

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References

[1]. Dame M. 2016 How the Gig Economy can Fit Your Business[J] Central Penn Business Journal pp 14-17

[2]. State Council of China 1958 The Bulletin of State Council, pp 18

[3]. Hsiung P, and Wang Y. 2019 Unmasking China’s Great Leap Forward and Great Famine (1958-1962) Through Shunkouliu, Sage Journals, pp 811-821

[4]. Zhou J 2016 The Analysis of Status Quo and Theory of Gig Working in the Southeast Coastal of. China, Journal of Shenzhen University, pp 35-42

[5]. Textor C 2021 Number of students at colleges and universities in China 2009-2019, Statista, URL:https://www.statista.com/statistics/227028/number-of-students-at-universities-in-china/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20students%20enrolled%20in%20degree%20programs%20at%20all,nearly%2042%20million%20in%202020.

[6]. Zheng Q and Yang W 2019 Research Perspective of Gig Economy: A Review Based on Western Classical Literature[J]. Human Resources Development of China pp 129-137

[7]. Wong D 2019 China’s City-Tier Classification: How Does it Work? China Briefing, URL: https://www.china-briefing.com/news/chinas-city-tier-classification-defined/

[8]. Sharma G 2017 Pros and cons of different sampling techniques International Journal of Applied Research pp 749-752

[9]. China Institute of Employment of Renmin University of China 2020 Report on the Employability of Chinese College Students in 2020 pp 8

[10]. Fang Y, Dong Y and He W 2019 Study on the Influencing Factors and Countermeasures of College Students' Academic Pressure Science and Technology Vision pp 1-2

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