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China and the West: Divergence and Convergence

October 10, 2007

Niall Ferguson professor, history, Harvard

Niall Ferguson examines the impact of China's economic strength on the international economy. Economic historian Niall Ferguson examines the impact of China's economic strength on the international economy. How has China made its presence felt through manufacturing, its trade surplus, monetary policy, and acquisition of Western corporations?

Listen to a complementary interview with Niall Ferguson on Thoughcast.org, a podcast and public radio interview program on authors, academics and intellectuals.

Series:

Asian Culture Series

Topics: Business & Economics | History | Politics & Public Affairs

Tags: Banking & Finance | China | chinese economics | Chinese history | Human Rights | international history | western economics | Commercial | Asian | Economics | Industry

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