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China
China’s Political Elite Take the Money and Run – Abroad
What's driving the stealthy exodus of China's power elite?
Concerns About China Resurrect an Economic Zombie
“Scare stories about our supposed financial dependence on China just keep shambling along.”
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The Stock Market
Dean Baker | The China Syndrome: Bubble Trouble
While predictions of an economic collapse in China will certainly prove wrong, it does seem likely that its growth will be considerably slower.
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Tianjin Explosion Highlights Profits Over People
Regulations requiring corporations to safeguard employees and protect the environment must be brought into law.
Paul Krugman | What Does the US Gain From the Dollar’s Special Role?
What are the advantages of owning a reserve currency?
“Casino Capitalism”: Economist Michael Hudson on What’s Behind the Stock Market’s Roller-Coaster Ride
Black Monday is how economists are describing Monday's market turmoil.
Dean Baker | China’s Currency Devaluation and the Federal Reserve Board
We haven't seen a movement towards more balanced trade with China because it's not an Obama administration priority.
What China’s Currency Devaluation Means
Traders are betting that the currency will fall further. Markets around the world are reacting negatively. What does this mean?
Economic Update: System Toxicity
This episode provides updates on China's currency moves, and more.