Title: Affirmative Action and Long-Term Financial Disparities: Evidence from Chinese Ethnic Minorities

Speaker: Teng Li, Sun Yat-sen University

Time: 2025/05/09 10:00-11:30

Venue: 106 Zhonghui Building

Abstract

The college entrance examination (CEE) bonus point policy for ethnic minorities in China represents one of the largest affirmative action initiatives globally. Yet, its long-term effects remain largely unexplored. Using a unique dataset (de-identified individuals) that links administrative records of college entrance exam participants with their bank card transaction data 10-20 years later, we examine the policy’s long-run implications.