Demographics
Yi Fuxian examines the factors underlying a key cause of China's demographic crisis
29th Mar 25, 9:19am
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Yi Fuxian examines the factors underlying a key cause of China's demographic crisis
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago
19th Mar 25, 9:59am
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Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago
Yi Fuxian thinks that China will have to shift its focus from running trade surpluses, to strengthening their middle class
9th Jan 25, 10:45am
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Yi Fuxian thinks that China will have to shift its focus from running trade surpluses, to strengthening their middle class
Yi Fuxian argues China's efforts to mitigate the effects of rapid demographic ageing are too little, too late
17th Oct 24, 12:25pm
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Yi Fuxian argues China's efforts to mitigate the effects of rapid demographic ageing are too little, too late
Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?
27th Aug 24, 12:54pm
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Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?
Pinelopi Goldberg points out Greece is facing the same demographic problem as almost all advanced economies - and a six day work week might be an option some choose
24th Jul 24, 10:31am
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Pinelopi Goldberg points out Greece is facing the same demographic problem as almost all advanced economies - and a six day work week might be an option some choose
Yi Fuxian explains why China's rising median age is at the root of its current malaise
24th May 24, 5:00am
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Yi Fuxian explains why China's rising median age is at the root of its current malaise
Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise
20th Apr 24, 9:12am
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Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise
Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic
7th Apr 24, 9:47am
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Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic
Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems, Jenny Stewart argues
11th Feb 24, 6:00am
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Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems, Jenny Stewart argues
Yi Fuxian highlights serious flaws in the forecasts that underpin China's economic policies
24th Dec 23, 11:00am
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Yi Fuxian highlights serious flaws in the forecasts that underpin China's economic policies
Nancy Qian identifies the main structural factors driving widespread youth unemployment and loneliness
22nd Dec 23, 9:40am
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Nancy Qian identifies the main structural factors driving widespread youth unemployment and loneliness
Nancy Qian comsiders the lasting economic and social effects of China's three years of draconian lockdowns
19th Nov 23, 9:58am
Nancy Qian comsiders the lasting economic and social effects of China's three years of draconian lockdowns
Yi Fuxian explains why the strategic anxiety over China's economic clout is premature and misplaced
26th Oct 23, 5:00am
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Yi Fuxian explains why the strategic anxiety over China's economic clout is premature and misplaced
Nancy Qian argues that the rise in joblessness among young people does not spell economic doom for China
26th Sep 23, 10:05am
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Nancy Qian argues that the rise in joblessness among young people does not spell economic doom for China