Research on Reasons of Educational Opportunity Inequality and Income Gap in China and the United States

Ribu Ge

doi:10.54254/2754-1169/2025.LH25676

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Research on Reasons of Educational Opportunity Inequality and Income Gap in China and the United States

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Research on Reasons of Educational Opportunity Inequality and Income Gap in China and the United States

Ribu Ge ^1*

¹ Economic B.A. Syracuse University

^*Corresponding author: 13011039888@163.com

Published on 6 August 2025

AEMPS Vol.207

ISSN (Print): 2754-1177

ISSN (Online): 2754-1169

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-299-7

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-300-0

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Abstract

With the progress of the times and the advancement of technology, the inequality of opportunities between people has gradually widened and become a social issue, leading to inequalities in opportunities, education, and employment, resulting in an uneven distribution of human resources. As inequality expands, it ultimately leads to the fragmentation of regional economic growth, making it challenging for the national economy as a whole to maintain unity and remain continuously stable and developed. This article mainly explores the causes of inequality in education opportunities in China and the United States, analyzes these viewpoints, and proposes corresponding solutions based on the analysis of countries with relatively equal opportunities. The study underscores that keeping high-quality education standards and lowering the differences in education between parts of the country are important for keeping talent output stable, which will help the economy grow more steadily. Also, China can copy some Nordic education practices, like how they handle tests and rankings, which would help get rid of the inequality.

Keywords:

Education, Culture difference, Inequality

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Ge,R. (2025). Research on Reasons of Educational Opportunity Inequality and Income Gap in China and the United States. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,207,58-62.

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