Sociology and Economics

An annual cross-sectional study on Beijing residents' values, attitudes, beliefs, opinions, and expectations in the social and economic life. The study draws on the Detroit Area Study and General Social Survey. 

Nationally representative survey in China on household finance and assets, including housing, business assets, financial assets, and other household assets. The survey also has information about income and expenditures, social and commercial insurance, and much more.

CHNS is an ongoing open cohort which aims to examine the effects of the health, nutrition, and family planning policies and programs implemented by national and local governments and to see how the social and economic transformation of Chinese society is affecting the health and nutritional status of its population.

CHARLS collects a high quality nationally representative sample of Chinese residents aged 45 and older and the individuals are followed up every two years.

A longitudinal national survey on healthy aging and family studies. Data available from 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2008-2009, and 2011-2012.

A nationally representative, annual longitudinal survey of Chinese communities, families, and individuals launched in 2010 with a focus on the economic and well-being of the Chinese population. Topics include economic activities, education outcomes, family dynamics and relationships, migration, and health.