#Headline Debut Challenge##New Year's Eve Lucky Sign##Universal Life Guide##Winter Life Check-in Season##My 2023 Year-end Summary##Comment Area Photo Challenge##Comment Area Idea Contest#Economist Li Shi said: Abandon life pressure and expenditure, according to the so-called standard definition, when you can reach a monthly income of 3,000 yuan, you mean that you are out of the poor group! What does it mean to abandon life pressure and expenses? Who can put aside pressure and omit expenditures?
Recently, Professor Li Shi, a well-known economist at Zhejiang University, made a striking point at a symposium: 3,000 yuan a month is enough to maintain a moderate standard of living, and claimed that 460 million people in China meet this standard. This remark sparked widespread discussion and controversy. I would like to ask Professor Li Shi in person, do you mean 3,000 yuan in RMB, US dollars or British pounds? If it refers to RMB, I think it is difficult to meet the normal living expenses for a month.
First of all, we need to recognise that the cost of living is rising in the current social context. Housing prices, education costs, medical expenses, etc. are all rising, which makes the monthly income of 3,000 yuan relatively low. Especially in first-tier cities, where housing prices remain high, rental expenses may account for most of the income. In addition, expenses such as transportation, food, and daily necessities cannot be ignored, and if these factors are taken into account, 3,000 yuan is likely to be insufficient to support a normal life for a month.
Secondly, quality of life is a relative concept. While consumption levels may be relatively low in some places, the amount of money needed to make ends meet is still a significant expense. In addition to basic food, housing, and transportation, people also need spending on entertainment, socializing, education, etc., to improve their quality of life. Even some basic health products, health services, etc., require additional expenditures.
Furthermore, everyone's lifestyle and needs are different. Some people may not have high material requirements and can live relatively comfortably with a limited income, but this does not mean that everyone can adapt to this lifestyle. Everyone should have an equal opportunity to pursue a better life, not just meet basic needs.
In general, although the point put forward by Professor Li Shi has attracted people's attention, from the current situation, it is difficult to maintain all the expenses required for a normal life for a month with a monthly income of 3,000 yuan. We should pay attention to the problem of poverty in our society and strive to find solutions so that more people can enjoy a better quality of life. Only in this way can our society be fairer and more prosperous.