7/12/23, The Indicator (10:21)
Link: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/12/1187372320/whats-behind-the-china-deflation-scare
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Summary: Inflation in China hit zero last month. Should the world be worried about deflation and a potential recession? The Indicator speaks with an expert and takes a more nuanced look at the data. In the “Teaching Ideas,” students will look at this directly from the source– China’s National Bureau of Statistics. For those used to FRED or BLS, this is an interesting exploration down a less familiar path!