Summary: You may have heard lots about Barbie recently. But do you know the history of this doll can give us some intriguing insights into women’s labor force participation? The Indicator speaks with an economic educator who looked back into Census data and Mattel’s archive. Her exercise using these resources is our featured Teaching Idea.
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!
Summary: Chinese tourists account for a very large fraction of tourist dollars worldwide. As global travel picks up again, this episode highlights the substantial contribution Chinese tourists make to different economies and it explores what might drive their flow in the near future. Our companion exercise works through how tourism fits into the GDP expenditure approach.
China has been in lock down for over a month and a half. China has finally started to get things under control through travel restrictions and mandatory quarantining. Life is slowly beginning to go back to normal, indicating that things will get better.
Original Air Date: March 18, 2020
Length: 8 minutes 38 seconds
Discussion Prompt: What can other countries take away from China’s response to Covid-19? What should other countries do differently?
Summary: THE INDICATOR discusses the Trump administration trade policy thus far regarding the tariffs on solar panels and washing machines that were implemented during Obama’s administration. How much of an impact do tariffs actually make on a country’s economy, if they do at all?
Summary: A northern city in China has run out of water, increasing pressure between the government and it’s constituents. Marketplace explores this multifaceted issue in regards to the future of China’s economic development.
Summary: Marketplace analyzes the EB-5 visa program which allows wealthy foreign investors to secure American citizenship, only if investors are willing to invest at least a half a million dollars in the United States.
Summary: Hundreds of thousands of birds migrate to China’s Poyang Lake each year, creating a breeding ground for the avian influenza virus. This virus has the ability to spread rapidly if wild birds connect with domestic birds found on farms within China. The implications this virus can have on human health, farmers, and the economy is deadly.
Summary: Is China the future global center of money laundering? Marketplace speaks to investigative reporter Erika Kinetz about how Gilbert Chikli got away with millions by using the mechanism of trade through China to launder money.
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