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Yang Yao

Yang Yao

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Yang Yao is Liberal Arts Chair Professor at the China Center for Economic Research and the National School of Development at Peking University.

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  1. How to Tackle China’s Overcapacity Problem
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    How to Tackle China’s Overcapacity Problem

    Apr 10, 2024 Yang Yao argues that insufficient demand and the lack of a vibrant capital market mean savings must be invested abroad.

  2. Is the Chinese Miracle Over?
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    Is the Chinese Miracle Over?

    Jan 4, 2024 Yang Yao argues that the economy’s weak recent performance is a temporary consequence of necessary policy interventions.

  3. Will the Ukraine War Ease US-China Tensions?
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    Will the Ukraine War Ease US-China Tensions?

    Apr 1, 2022 Yang Yao views the conflict as a potential turning point for the bilateral relationship, at least in the economic arena.

  4. The Open Secret of Development Economics
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    The Open Secret of Development Economics

    Oct 22, 2019 Yang Yao points out that the playbook for climbing the income ladder has been known since the 1950s.

  5. China’s Modernization Ambitions
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    China’s Modernization Ambitions

    Feb 13, 2018 Yang Yao considers the key challenges confronting Xi Jinping's promise to build a “fully modern” economy by 2035.

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    Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy

    Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure.
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    Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?

    Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion.
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    Central Banks in a Cashless World

    Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure.
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    Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible.
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    The Perils of Retirement in America

    Teresa Ghilarducci

    The US retirement system is failing American workers. But after decades of pushing fake fixes – especially forcing people to work longer – US policymakers have an opportunity to make real progress in bolstering Americans' economic security in old age.

    proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age.
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    Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More

    Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress.
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    Trump on Trial

    From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.

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    The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way

    Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world.
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    Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now

    Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for.

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