International Economics: IB Economics
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International Economics: IB Economics
A collection of articles relating to the 'international' elements of Economics and relating to IB, Pre-U and A-Level Economics.
Curated by Graham Watson
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September 18, 2023 4:12 AM
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Peak China? Jobs, local services and welfare strain under economy’s structural faults | China | The Guardian

Peak China? Jobs, local services and welfare strain under economy’s structural faults | China | The Guardian | International Economics: IB Economics | Scoop.it
Faced with record high youth unemployment and bankrupt local councils, the country’s population is beginning to feel the weight of the economy’s flaws
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This Guardian article looks at the state of the Chinese economy and argues that the ongoing problems with youth unemployment, and bankrupt local councils reflect a wider systemic malaise, because of the lack of accountability at the heart of a centrally planned economy. It's something that's already played out in the former Soviet Union, so will it occur again in China?

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March 14, 2019 9:22 AM
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Barter and dollars the new reality as Venezuela battles hyperinflation | World news | The Guardian

Barter and dollars the new reality as Venezuela battles hyperinflation | World news | The Guardian | International Economics: IB Economics | Scoop.it
As inflation soars, Venezuelans have been forced to find new ways to pay for essentials – when the power supply allows
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If you want to see how damaging hyperinflation can be - read on. This article looks at the complete collapse of the Venezuelan economy and how the ordinary Venezuelan is struggling to make ends meet.

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