Exercises 1

1. What are the definitions of Period TFR and Cohort TFR? What are the differences between these two indicators?

2. What are your attitudes towards China’s one-child policy? Do you have any suggestions to adjust the current family planning policy?

Exercises 2

1. Please briefly describe China’s hukou system: When and why was it established? What are its major characteristics?

2. How do you evaluate Shanghai’s Points System? Do you have any suggestions to improve it?

Exercise 3

1. What are your reflections on this course?