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May 31, 2026Journal of Economic Literature0 citations

Jia, Ruixue and Hongbin Li. The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China

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OMOfer Malamud

Key Points

  • This review aims to examine how the Gaokao shapes China's education system and its broader societal effects.
  • Analyzed the structure of China's education system as a centralized tournament.
  • Focused on the implications of the education system for social institutions.
  • Reviewed key themes and findings from 'The Highest Exam.'
  • Highlighted how the Gaokao influences educational access and competition.
  • Described the role of the education system in shaping institutional behavior in China.
  • Discussed the social implications of a hierarchical education system.

Abstract

Ofer Melamud of Northwestern University reviews “The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China” by Ruixue Jia and Hongbin Li. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Describes the structure of China's education system as a centralized hierarchical tournament, focusing on how this system influences China's institutions and social life.”

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bd03d5783ba022b6fc15fhttps://doi.org/10.1257/jel.64.2.698.r7
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