Study on the Differential Impact of International Adaptation on Income: An Empirical Analysis based on CGSS2018 Data

Abstract

This paper examines how English proficiency and international perspective, as indicators of international adaptation, influence the economic income of urban residents in China, and how this varies by education, profession, and occupation. Using data from the 2018 China General Social Survey (CGSS2018) and a multiple linear regression model, this paper analyzes the overall and heterogeneous effects of these variables on income. The results show that English proficiency and international perspective have a positive and significant impact on income, which increases with education level. Moreover, this paper finds significant differences in the impact of these variables across professions and occupations. Science, engineering and non-governmental workers benefit more, while liberal arts and domestically oriented service workers benefit less. In the conclusion and discussion section, the paper compares the results with existing literature and offers a new perspective for understanding the determinants and disparities of urban income.