Abstract
Based on Engel coefficient, this paper makes a descriptive statistical analysis of the current situation of the middle class in Saudi Arabia. The proportion of the middle class is measured by Engel’s coefficient. The research aims to identify the changing trend and development rules of the middle class. This is of great significance for achieving Saudi 2030 and building a moderately prosperous society in all aspects. Keywords: middle class, Saudi Arabia, Engel coefficient, kernel density estimate, functional data DOI : 10.7176/JRDM/55-06 Publication date :May 31 st 2019
Highlights
In order to develop into a sustainable modern society, Saudi Arabia needs to cultivate a huge social intermediate force, namely, the middle class
This research aims to find out the development rules of the middle class, which is of great significance for achieving Saudi 2030 and building a moderately prosperous society in all aspects
It can be seen that the average value of developed region decreased and the proportion of middle class decreased significantly in 2016, which indicates that the quality of life is better and the gap between rich and poor is widening in developed region
Summary
In order to develop into a sustainable modern society, Saudi Arabia needs to cultivate a huge social intermediate force, namely, the middle class. On the basis of previous scholars' research, this paper will make a descriptive statistical analysis of the current situation of the middle class defined by the single index of Engel coefficient, measure its proportion, and study the changing trend of the middle class. Through the study of relevant literature review, it is found that persons in the middle class tend to have a higher proportion of college degrees than those in the working class, have more income available for consumption and may own property. This research selects the sample data of the age-appropriate social population with statistical analysis value, which is the non-student group aged 25-55 years old in SGSS Their number of valid questionnaires was 1051 in 2014 and 825 in 2016, respectively
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