Does economic growth positively affect income inequality in China?

This report focuses on the relationship between the economic growth and income inequality in China. The hypothesis is that economic growth led to an increase in income inequality in China. The alternative hypothesis is that economic growth led to a decrease in income inequality in China. After analysing GDP per capita and the GINI index from World Bank, the results show a positive relationship between economic growth and income inequality. Additionally, this report also would measure the influence of monopoly power and the disposable income of urban/rural households to further support the hypothesis

Effectiveness of accessibility information on hotels’ websites: a quasi-experimental design

People with disabilities is a large potential tourism market. Research shows, however, information available on lodging facility’s websites is a major barrier for people with mobility disability. Booking hotel rooms online can be a challenge because accessibility information online is not detailed and guests using wheelchairs often have to call the property for more information. To provide a more inclusive lodging environment, the study utilized a quasi-experimental design to test the effectiveness of AccInfo, a set of detailed accessibility information relevant for people with spinal cord injury. Participants’ evaluation of accessibility information, their satisfaction with the hotel\u27s website information, and their intention to book the hotel online were measured. Results suggest that AccInfo was effective in increasing the satisfaction of guests with spinal cord injury with hotel website information and their intention to book the hotel online without having to call the property