This research explores the impact of the service
economy on employment structure in China’s first-tier cities. We first describe
the status of the service economy in China’s first-tier cities and discuss the
key factors promoting itsdevelopment.
Next, we discuss the current situation and changes in the employment structure and compare the employment
structures of different first-tier cities. The study finds that the service
economy has a significant impact on the employment structure in first-tier
cities, especially in industries such as education, finance, and high-tech.
This study summarizes the impact of the economization of the service industry
on the employment structure of first-tier cities, and proposes prospects for
future research, providing suggestions for policy-making.
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