China Factory Closures and the Rise of the Rent Seekers
August 1, 2012
How long before disgruntled Chinese manufacturers band together and lobby the government for help?
Tag Archives: unemployment
Whether We Like It Or Not, China Bashing Makes Sense for U.S. Politicians
October 25, 2011
Let’s keep it real. As ridiculous and misleading as China bashing is, it currently resonates with unemployed, pissed off American voters.
Happy Protectionist Labor Day
September 5, 2011
If only Americans stopped buying products from abroad, the trade deficit would go away and unemployment would fall rapidly. Works for North Korea, why not the U.S.?
I Should Probably Just Stop Arguing With the Trade Protectionism Lobby
August 6, 2011
Critics of US-China trade probably shouldn’t rely on statistics from industries that literally hid behind unfair import quotas for decades.
An Uncomfortable Weekend in Beijing
July 24, 2011
Terrorist attacks, train wrecks and a looming crisis in the bond market. Gotta love lazy summer weekends.
Some Thoughts on the Reshoring Mini-Wave
July 6, 2011
Heartwarming stories about manufacturers “coming home” might make us feel warm and fuzzy, but the real world is slightly more complicated.
George Will Seems Like An Intelligent Person
June 9, 2011
Conservatives must think that everyone loves free trade, and that we don’t need trade assistance spending to soften the blow.
Will This US-China Trade Study Be Misused?
May 13, 2011
The negative effects of US-China trade might be more significant than we thought, but will trade critics also acknowledge the gains?
Apparently, It’s All China’s Fault
November 9, 2010
As I suspected, everything from obesity to ADD is China’s fault, and America is the victim.
Breaking News: Chinese Students Graduate Lacking Practical Skills
April 6, 2010
New survey data. Here’s the summary: Most Chinese college graduates in 2009 were not well prepared for the workplace, lacking in professional skills. They found little room for career development and were also constrained by low pay in their jobs, according to a recent survey. My guess is that this is an attempt to explain [...]