The Conference Board forecasts a much sharper Chinese slowdown than other economists expect. Even this may be too optimistic.
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Undressing The Chinese Economy
Tag Archives: Economics
Why Vegas Prospers While Atlantic City Shrivels
Las Vegas’ prosperity shows that Atlantic City is suffering from more than competition for gamblers’ dollars.
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A Clog In The Financial Plumbing
A spike in failures of Treasury repos hints at growing problems in the financial system’s plumbing.
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Unequal By Choice
How much we make depends a lot on the choices we make, including the choice of who we marry. It’s called ‘assortative mating.’
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Ireland’s Comeback
After years of fiscal austerity, Ireland is ready to stand on its own two feet. Congratulations are in order.
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Distinguishing A Baby Bust From A Sex Drought
A much-discussed article questions whether Japan’s government policy is turning off its citizens’ sex drive.
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Rising Rates May Help Housing (For Now)
A sharp rise in interest rates may not be bad news for housing, at least for now. It is an early step toward a normal economy.
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Japan: 10 Years Later
What impact has 10 years of reform efforts made in Japan? Not much.
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Can Japan Assassinate The Yen?
Are Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s “three arrows” aimed at bringing down his nation’s currency?
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