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Pacific Money
The 21st century is commonly referred to as the 'Pacific Century.' For such a prediction to materialize, the economies of the Asia-Pacific must lead the globe. What challenges will the region face? What nations stand to benefit most? The Diplomat's economics and business blog, Pacific Money, will try to tackle these questions and more.
Hard Times Ahead For Australia?
After 21 straight years of economic expansion, are the good times over for the so-called “lucky country”?
Can Central Banks Stimulate Growth Without Inflation?
Further asset buying may increase economic growth, but could also let the inflation genie out of the bottle.
Tourism and Foreign Investment: Tackling the Easy Problems
Could a boost in tourism and investment from abroad help America’s economic recovery?
The Dangers of a China-Japan Trade War
Could the dispute over the Senkaku / Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea damage economic relations?
Fossil Fuels Bolstered by Japan's Nuclear Cuts
“…fossil fuels suddenly look a lot more promising in the land that produced a treaty designed to curb them.”
How Stimulating is China’s “Stimulus”?
Why China’s plans for a new round of economic stimulus could make long term problems even worse.
The Consequences of a Slowing Chinese Economy
China’s economy is cooling. It can only mean bad news for the Asia-Pacific, and the global economy.
Vietnam's Economic Challenge
After years of impressive growth, the economy is slowing. Could much needed reforms help?