Is Income Inequality Slowing China’s Economy?
March 9, 2012
We know about the potential political effects of income inequality, but what about economic growth? I can’t think of a better way to motivate policy makers.
Tag Archives: income inequality
They Got the Same Shit Over There That We Got Here – Equality of Opportunity
January 9, 2012
Both the U.S. and China have long traditions, and myths, of meritocracy. Unfortunately, upward mobility is not something many young Americans and Chinese can count on.
Hey OECD, Income Inequality Is Not Just A Developing Nation Problem
November 22, 2011
I think the West needs to stop pretending that the rich-poor gap and political stability is an issue that only applies to rural land protests in China.
Tales From the Income Gap: “We’re Not Corrupt. We Just Traffic In Counterfeit Goods.”
September 30, 2011
All sins may be equal in God’s sight, but that certainly isn’t true in present-day China. Sometimes admitting to a lesser offense is a wise move.
My Hate-Hate Relationship With Rich Lists
September 7, 2011
The wait is over. Now we know who has the most money in China. Remind me again why this is so important?
Forbidden City Private Club? Some Genius Actually Thought It Was A Good Idea
May 17, 2011
I’m amused, I’m horrified, I’m confused. How many times do China’s leaders have to talk about the problem of income inequality and social stability for these rich douchebags to figure out that this kind of thing is inappropriate? From the Global Times: Two days after the Forbidden City management group explicitly denied transforming a palace [...]
What’s the Point of Red Tourism?
May 3, 2011
Learning about your nation’s history is a good thing. If that lesson teaches you to be a responsible citizen, that’s even better.
Income Gap As Image Problem: New Rules Limit Luxury Ads
March 21, 2011
Are outdoor advertisements for luxury goods exacerbating problems associated with the income gap?
Why is Everyone So Excited About China’s Billionaires?
March 15, 2011
The assumption is that if a nation has a growing number of very rich people, this is obviously great economic news. Not so fast.
Is Beijing ‘Misdiagnosing’ the Income Inequality Problem?
February 24, 2011
If most people in China resent privilege, not the wealthy, then should the government even bother narrowing the income gap?
Income Inequality and the Yacht Tax
February 24, 2011
Me, critical of a policy that some say would help narrow the income gap? Say it ain’t so.
Jumping on the ‘My Father is Li Gang’ Bandwagon
December 1, 2010
The latest act of student ultra-violence is not about rich vs. poor, but rather sane vs. depraved psychopath.
The Latest China Income Inequality Horror Story
September 14, 2010
A negligent driver in a BMW hits and kills a child in Jiangsu, and class resentment is once again a hot topic.
Another Knife Attack at a China Kindergarten
August 4, 2010
Yet another China school attack. Details are still sketchy, but here are a few links to get you up to speed.
New York Times Finds Crass Elitism in Shanghai
July 28, 2010
A heartwarming tale of one American woman’s search for the authentic China experience and her immersion in the best traditional culture money can buy.
Conspicuous Consumption Watch: Justifying Yacht Ownership
July 22, 2010
Scores of beleaguered Chinese executives, faced with a shortage of office space, have taken to the high seas. Giving up the comforts of home, these heroes selflessly toil to build a socialist paradise.
The Gate Debate: Communities, Villages & Crime
July 19, 2010
From china/divide: In response to rising crime rates, Beijing has instituted a policy of locking several lower-income neighborhoods overnight.
China Income Inequality Worse Than We Thought?
June 22, 2010
China’s wide income gap has been blamed for a lot of problems, including social unrest and violence. Income equality has steadily eroded over the past few years, and as one scholar points out, things might be worse than we thought.
Sovereign Wealth Funds & Income Inequality
May 23, 2008
It seems reasonable that only citizens should be the beneficiaries of any payout from the SWF as the oil belongs to citizens of all generations. Interesting piece on Sovereign Wealth Funds (mostly deals with oil producing nations) in Asia Times. Looking at the huge inflow of capital to these countries and tracking income inequality and [...]