21. The average rural income in China is 1, 550 yuan per person ( dlrs 187 ). 22. The gap between urban and rural incomes has also grown rapidly, nearly doubling in a decade. 23. Slowing growth in both urban and rural incomes have contributed to sluggish consumption rates, Ding said. 24. He identified several areas of particular economic concern, including raising stagnant rural incomes and lowering unemployment. 25. They promised, among other things, to raise rural income levels and crack down on corruption. 26. Rising rural incomes contributed to increased demand from Indian farmers who buy jewelry as a form of investment. 27. Rural incomes in China have stagnated, underemployment is widespread and tax burdens in many places are high.28. Tens of millions of workers have been laid off by state companies and rural incomes are growing slowly. 29. Rural incomes have lagged, as farmers contend with rising production costs and arbitrary government taxes and fees.30. Rural income producing property, such as a small shopping center, may similarly carry a low LTV.
