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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Kim J

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Strength from weakness - 0 views

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    China is a country that exhibits great trade surplus. This article attempts to account for the phenomenon by addressing on China's weak domestic consumption compared to its exporting power.
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A longer march - 0 views

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    This article talks about the impact of the depreciation of Yuan, the currency of China. It analyzes the compound impacts of the depreciation with relation to China's position as worldwide export powerhouse.
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New Rules in China Upset Western Tech Companies - 1 views

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    this article illustrates the friction caused by Chinese government's new policy of requiring foreign computer companies to make 'backdoors' in their hardwares and softwares. The foreign companies are protesting that such measure is protectionism.
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Japan pushes 70,000-ton quota for tariff-free U.S. rice | The Japan Times - 1 views

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    This article is about Japan's policy to impose a quota on US rice. US-produced rice is known for its exceedingly cheap price, and Japan is imposing quota to protect its domestic producers from the competition.
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Supply-side economic policies would end the Obama Depression - 0 views

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    This article explores how supply-side economic policies in place in US is expected to end depression.
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China says will increase fiscal policy support for economy - 1 views

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    This article features China's new fiscal policy to keep its economy from slowing down. China will increase government expenditures!
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China Economic growth is slowest in decades - 5 views

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    This article describes the slowing down of China's economic growth and proposes analysis about the phenomenon.
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The Rise of Invisible Unemployment - 0 views

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    This article gives the principle that when an economy approaches full employment, it would receive pressure to increase wage. It shows the discrepancies with the real world, and proposes some theories to explain it.
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China's Missing Business Cycle - 2 views

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    This article explains how China is in the turning point of its business cycle, and how its government is trying to lead its economy into a 'soft' landing.
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How Does Corporate Investment Affect Aggregate Supply? - 4 views

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    This article deals with the intimate relationship between a society's aggregate supply and investments.
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Regularising contract workers will improve aggregate demand in the economy - 1 views

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    This article talks a way to increase aggregate demand in the economy by providing workers with reliable source of income.
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New Saudi king Salman to focus economic policy on jobs as oil sags - 3 views

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    The linked article talks about the macroeconomic policy devised by the new Saudi king, as a counter-measure against the recent economic crisis.
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The Quiet Victory of the Cigarette Lobby: How It Found the Best Filter Yet-Congress - 0 views

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    This article talks about the political lobby of tobacco firms to keep the government from intervening in tobacco market.
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The tragedy of the high seas - 6 views

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    This article identifies the problem associated with over-fishing caused by the tragedy of the commons.
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Negative Externalities of Eating Unhealthy Foods - 1 views

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    This article argues that consumption of fast foods and other unhealthy foods is harmful to the society in general, providing reasons why it is a negative externality.
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Egypt Puts Price Controls on Fruit, Vegetables - 3 views

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    This article talks about the price control put on fruits in Egypt to ensure that consumers can consume fruits at low enough price.
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Excise Tax Remains for Medical Device Makers - 2 views

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    This article talks about excise tax on medical device manufacturers and the impact of the tax on the industry.
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Why are we spending more on healthcare? - 0 views

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    This article explains the correlation between the increase of average income of people and government budget spent on healthcare programs.
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Super Bowl XLVIII Pricing: A Lesson In Demand Elasticity - 3 views

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    This article explains the change in price of Super Bowl ticket price in terms of Price elasticity of demand.
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Demand Drops, Supply Surges and Gasoline Prices Plummet - US News - 4 views

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    This article discusses the relationship between gas prices and the crisis related to the Islamic State. Islamic State's major source of fund is from oilfields in middle east, and thus has great influence over the worldwide oil price.
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