The Geography of Talent:A Study on the Spatial Mobility Patterns of Graduates from"Double First-Class"Universities
Graduates from China's"Double First-Class"universities constitute a critical talent pool,and their spatial mobility patterns have significant implications for human capital distribution and regional economic development.This study investigates the employment flow characteristics of"Double First-Class"university graduates,focusing on factors influencing their inter-provincial mobility.Utilizing employment data from 49,003 graduates across universities in Beijing,Tianjin,and Shanghai,the study reveals a persistent concentration of graduates in first-tier and"new"first-tier cities,with a particularly high retention rate in the eastern region.This pattern highlights the ongoing challenges of attracting and retaining talent in western China.Binary logistic regression analysis identifies several key factors associated with graduate mobility,including the graduate's level of education,high school origin,and the economic disparity between their home province and chosen employment location.These findings suggest a need for targeted policies that leverage systemic advantages to incentivize graduate employment in central and western regions.Strengthening local talent cultivation initiatives is crucial to enhance talent retention.Furthermore,creating attractive living and working environments in less developed regions is essential to foster a more balanced and efficient distribution of highly skilled graduates,ultimately supporting coordinated regional economic development and optimizing the higher education ecosystem.
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