China In Context

China exports deflation to the world

September 19, 2023 SOAS China Institute Season 3 Episode 131
China In Context
China exports deflation to the world
Show Notes

China is coming to terms with a worrying symbol of economic decline: deflation. Falling prices are linked to a slump in the property market and a decline in exports, hitting many businesses hard. In this podcast, Duncan Wrigley, Chief China Plus Economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics explains why this represents a problem for the global economy. The host is regular presenter, Duncan Bartlett.