Gender imbalance in China’s marriage migration: Quantitative evidence and policy implications

@article{Wang2019GenderII,
  title={Gender imbalance in China’s marriage migration: Quantitative evidence and policy implications},
  author={Qingbin Wang and Yang Zou and Dan Fan},
  journal={Economic Modelling},
  year={2019},
  volume={83},
  pages={406-414}
}
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