Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of boosting consumption not only as a means to adjust total demand and stimulate growth in the short term but also as a way to generate new, diverse, and high-level consumption demands that can guide high-quality investments [1][4]. Group 1: Consumption Potential - China's consumption rate in 2024 is projected to be only 56.6%, significantly lower than the 70%-80% typical in developed countries, indicating substantial room for growth [2]. - The relationship between consumption and economic growth is highlighted, with rising per capita GDP and disposable income correlating with increased consumption rates. China's current per capita GDP is approximately $13,000, suggesting a considerable gap compared to developed nations [2][3]. - Income distribution is a critical factor affecting consumption potential, with data showing that developed countries had an average consumption rate of around 73% when their per capita GDP was similar to China's current level [3]. Group 2: Role of Consumption in Economic Growth - Consumption is expected to play a more significant role in this year's economic growth, especially given the uncertainties in external trade and the diminishing marginal returns of traditional investments [5][6]. - The article argues that consumption and investment are not mutually exclusive but rather mutually reinforcing, with consumption driving production, employment, and investment [5][6]. Group 3: Policy Measures to Boost Consumption - Policies aimed at stimulating consumption have shown positive results, with retail sales growing by 5.0% year-on-year from January to May 2023, and a 6.4% increase in May alone [7]. - To enhance consumer willingness, improving income redistribution is suggested as a key measure, as the current low share of disposable income among residents limits consumption growth [7][8]. - Specific recommendations include lowering tax rates for middle and low-income groups, which could provide a stable cash flow and enhance consumption [8]. Group 4: Service Sector and Foreign Investment - The article discusses the potential for service sector growth through foreign investment, drawing parallels with past manufacturing sector reforms that improved productivity and competitiveness [9][10]. - Encouraging foreign investment in services like education and healthcare could stimulate competition, break monopolies, and enhance service quality, ultimately releasing more consumption potential [9][10]. Group 5: Local Government's Role - Local governments are increasingly important in stimulating consumption, with suggestions to include consumption targets in their performance assessments [12][13]. - Optimizing the value-added tax distribution mechanism is proposed to enhance local governments' incentives to promote consumption, which could lead to more effective consumer policies [12][13].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the need to boost consumption and improve investment efficiency to expand domestic demand, marking a significant shift in macroeconomic policy [1] - China's consumption potential is closely linked to economic growth and income distribution, with current per capita GDP at approximately $13,000, indicating substantial room for growth compared to developed countries [2] - The consumption rate in China is currently around 56%, significantly lower than the 70%-80% typical in developed nations, suggesting that factors such as income distribution systems are limiting consumption potential [2] Group 2 - Consumption is expected to play a larger role in economic growth this year, as external trade uncertainties and diminishing returns on traditional investments highlight the need for domestic demand stimulation [3] - The relationship between consumption and investment is not mutually exclusive; rather, they can mutually reinforce each other, with consumption driving production, employment, and further investment [3] - The current economic challenges necessitate a focus on enhancing consumption to stabilize demand and promote growth, as ineffective investment is a key issue facing the economy [3] Group 3 - The disposable income to GDP ratio in China is 60.8%, significantly lower than the 70%-85% seen in developed countries, indicating structural issues in income distribution and consumer spending tendencies [4] - Policies aimed at boosting consumption have shown positive results, with retail sales growing by 5.0% year-on-year from January to May, aided by initiatives like "trade-in" programs and consumption vouchers [4] - Improving the income distribution system is crucial for increasing consumer spending and addressing the structural contradictions between policy incentives and consumer willingness [5] Group 4 - The service sector in China faces a significant deficit in high-quality supply, particularly in travel and healthcare, with high-income groups seeking services abroad due to insufficient domestic offerings [7][8] - Learning from past manufacturing sector reforms, opening up the service industry to foreign investment could enhance competition, improve service quality, and stimulate domestic consumption [8] - It is essential to create a favorable environment for foreign enterprises to invest long-term in China, which includes optimizing the business environment and providing policy support [9] Group 5 - Consumption is a fundamental driver of economic growth, with demand directly influencing production and investment, particularly in the service sector where consumption and production occur simultaneously [10] - Current policies focus on promoting consumption while improving investment efficiency to enhance the quality of supply, with high-tech investments showing significant growth [10] - Local governments play a crucial role in stimulating consumption, and there are suggestions to incorporate consumption metrics into their performance evaluations [11] Group 6 - Optimizing the value-added tax distribution mechanism could enhance local governments' motivation to promote consumption, thereby directly stimulating local economic growth [12] - Establishing a compensation mechanism for consumption-based tax distribution could encourage local governments to implement more proactive consumption policies [12]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of income distribution structure in relation to consumption promotion and economic growth, suggesting that improving the redistribution mechanism can stimulate internal consumption and drive economic growth [1][2]. Economic Growth and Income Distribution - The relationship between macro income distribution structure and economic growth is a long-standing research theme, where the distribution of income among enterprises, government, and households influences consumption and investment, thereby affecting economic growth [4]. - A reasonable income structure that covers different income levels can create a diversified consumer market, promoting economic optimization and upgrading [4]. Current State of Income Distribution in China - China's household disposable income as a percentage of GDP is significantly lower than that of major economies, with 60.8% in 2022 compared to Japan (70.3%), Germany (69.5%), and the US (84.9%) [5][6]. - The proportion of disposable income has been persistently lower than the initial distribution since 2000, indicating an unreasonable redistribution mechanism [7]. Policy Recommendations - Policies should focus on increasing transfer payments to households, optimizing government spending structure, and enhancing tax reforms to stimulate consumption [3][11]. - Short-term transfer payments are essential for boosting consumption demand, especially in underdeveloped regions [9][10]. - Long-term improvements in the transfer payment system are necessary to address regional economic imbalances and enhance disposable income [12]. Consumption Structure and Government Spending - The article advocates for increasing government spending in the livelihood sector to shift economic demand towards consumption, particularly in services [16][17]. - The current fiscal expenditure structure favors construction over services, necessitating a reallocation to enhance market supply and related investments [17][18]. Tax Reforms and Pension System - Tax reforms should address structural contradictions in the economy and enhance consumer capacity, including raising the personal income tax threshold and lowering rates for middle and low-income groups [19][11]. - Increasing tax incentives for personal pension accounts can improve the overall pension replacement rate, thereby enhancing current consumption tendencies [20]. Fiscal Policy and Debt Management - There is significant room for increasing government debt and deficit levels, with a current debt ratio of 65.7%, allowing for potential fiscal expansion to support consumption [22][23]. - The article suggests that issuing special government bonds can help bridge funding gaps while balancing consumption and investment needs [25][26].

文/ 中欧国际工商学院经济学与金融学教授、中欧陆家嘴国际金融研究院高级学 术顾问 盛松成 稳增长政策应重视收入分配结构与促消费、稳增长的关系。在已有研究的基础 上，分析宏观收入分配结构对经济增长的影响，并针对我国居民可支配收入占 比低、再分配调节不够合理、民生领域支出有待增加等实际情况，从增加居民 部门可支配收入、提高边际消费倾向、引导需求结构向消费倾斜等方面，提出 一系列政策建议。 2024年我国顺利实现经济社会发展预期目标，全年GDP同比增长5.0%，其中四季度增长5.4%，为年内最高增速，成绩来之不易。但也要看到，很多积极 变化只是初步的，仍须夯实经济回升向好的基础。随着外部环境不确定性加大，内需重要性将更加突出，尤其是消费将在今年经济增长中扮演更重要的角 色。从2024年底召开的中央经济工作会议看，政策着力点也将更多转向惠民生、促消费。 由于居民和政府两大部门在收入分配中的份额及其消费支出在很大程度上直接决定了一个经济体的消费发展水平，完善再分配机制，可能是激发消费内生 动力、促进经济增长的一把"钥匙"。"再分配"是指政府或公共部门通过税收、社会保障、财政转移支付等政策工具，对初次分配（往往是由市场机 ...

文/ 中欧国际工商学院经济学与金融学教授、中欧陆家嘴国际金融研究院高级学 术顾问 盛松成 稳增长政策应重视收入分配结构与促消费、稳增长的关系。在已有研究的基础 上，分析宏观收入分配结构对经济增长的影响，并针对我国居民可支配收入占 比低、再分配调节不够合理、民生领域支出有待增加等实际情况，从增加居民 部门可支配收入、提高边际消费倾向、引导需求结构向消费倾斜等方面，提出 一系列政策建议。 2024年我国顺利实现经济社会发展预期目标，全年GDP同比增长5.0%，其中四季度增长5.4%，为年内最高增速，成绩来之不易。但也要看到，很多积极 变化只是初步的，仍须夯实经济回升向好的基础。随着外部环境不确定性加大，内需重要性将更加突出，尤其是消费将在今年经济增长中扮演更重要的角 色。从2024年底召开的中央经济工作会议看，政策着力点也将更多转向惠民生、促消费。 由于居民和政府两大部门在收入分配中的份额及其消费支出在很大程度上直接决定了一个经济体的消费发展水平，完善再分配机制，可能是激发消费内生 动力、促进经济增长的一把"钥匙"。"再分配"是指政府或公共部门通过税收、社会保障、财政转移支付等政策工具，对初次分配（往往是由市场机 ...

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the need for targeted redistribution policies to boost consumption and promote economic growth, especially in the context of increasing external uncertainties [1][2] - It highlights that improving the redistribution mechanism could be key to stimulating internal consumption and economic growth, as the current income distribution structure is inadequate [1][3] - The article points out that the disposable income of residents in China is significantly lower compared to major economies like Japan, Germany, and the United States, indicating a need for better redistribution adjustments [3][4] Group 2 - The article suggests that policies should balance short-term and long-term goals, combining growth stabilization with reform promotion to enhance the social welfare system and shift economic demand towards consumption, particularly in services [2][16] - It recommends increasing transfer payments to households and optimizing government spending structures to improve efficiency and stimulate market supply and investment [2][17] - The article discusses the importance of tax reforms that align with economic structural adjustments to address constraints on high-quality economic development and guide consumption through tax policies [2][18] Group 3 - The article notes that the growth rate of urban residents' disposable income has generally lagged behind GDP growth, particularly in urban areas, indicating a need for policy intervention [4][11] - It highlights that social security spending in China is relatively low, accounting for only 3.1% of GDP, suggesting significant room for improvement in public spending on social welfare [4][20] - The article emphasizes the potential of government investment in social services to stimulate market demand and improve living standards, particularly in areas like elderly care and childcare [17][19] Group 4 - The article discusses the potential for issuing additional government bonds to finance consumption-oriented policies, indicating that there is still room for fiscal expansion [20][22] - It suggests that the government should balance funding between consumption and investment to ensure sustainable economic growth, especially in light of external uncertainties [23] - The article concludes that enhancing domestic consumption is crucial for stabilizing foreign investment and fostering high-quality development in the consumer market [23]