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Yong Cai Assistant Professor |
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Washington, 2005
RESEARCH INTERESTS
The central theme of Dr. Cai’s research interests lies in the macro processes of social change and the interplay of social forces and demographic factors. His empirical research thus far has mostly focused on the state development in China, ranging from its early historic dynasties to the recent changes under communism. He is currently working on a project to explore the relationship between state policy and low fertility in anticipation of China’s transition away from its one child policy.
Selected Publications
Yong Cai and Wang Feng. 2005. “Famine, Social Disruption and Miscarriage, Evidence from Chinese Survey Data.” Demography, 42:301-322.
Edgar Kiser and Yong Cai. 2003. “War and Bureaucratization in Qin China: Exploring an Anomalous Case.” American Sociological Review, 68:511-539.
Yong Cai and William Lavely. 2003. “China’s Missing Girls: Numerical Estimates and Effects on Population Growth.” China Review, 3:13-29.