Global Inequality - Interview with Francisco Ferreira (London School of Economics)

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Did China Just Drop The Ball On Global Dominance?

China’s position as the world’s factory is shifting. Growth is slowing to approximately 4-5%, wages are rising, the workforce is shrinking due to an aging population, the property crisis is weighing on GDP, and Western tariffs are restricting exports. For decades, China produced ...  Show more

A Short Story About Why You Cannot Buy A House

Home ownership is now unattainable in every major city worldwide. For the first time, none of the 95 cities tracked by Demographia are considered affordable. In cities such as Hong Kong (14.4 times income), Sydney (13.8 times), Vancouver, London, and San Francisco, housing prices ...  Show more

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