Gan Yetao

Gan Yetao is a Chinese sociologist and demographer, known for his research on social stratification, mobility, and inequality in China. He is a professor in the Department of Sociology at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).

Gan Yetao's work frequently explores the impact of China's economic reforms and rapid urbanization on social structures and individual life chances. His research often employs quantitative methods, analyzing large-scale datasets to understand trends in social mobility and the factors that contribute to disparities in income, education, and other key social outcomes.

He has published extensively in leading sociology journals, contributing to scholarly debates on the persistence of social origins, the role of education in social mobility, and the intergenerational transmission of inequality in contemporary China. His research offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Chinese society as it continues to develop and modernize.