The End of Cheap China
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The End of Cheap China

Economic and Cultural Trends that Will Disrupt the World

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The End of Cheap China

Economic and Cultural Trends that Will Disrupt the World

About this book

As China evolves, so does the global marketplace—all the way down to the consumer

The End of Cheap China is a detailed look at the rise of China, and how it will affect the global marketplace. A thorough exploration of the changes taking place in the Chinese economy, the book explains how much of the Western consumerist culture is built on the back of cheap Chinese factory labor, and warns that the era is coming to a close. Readers will learn why the cheap labor pool is beginning to dry up, what that means for the rest of the world, and how businesses will have to adapt to stay afloat. This updated second edition includes new statistics, the latest news on the Chinese economy, and additional case studies that illustrate the ways in which China has developed—into a brand-new potential market.

China's social, political, and economic evolution will affect the entire world. Rising incomes are building pressure on the global commodities market, inflation is only just beginning, and consumers are experiencing sticker shock as cheap labor is becoming harder to find. The End of Cheap China explains the factors driving these changes, the impact that can be expected, and the opportunities that constitute a major silver lining for businesses panicking about the coming paradigm shift. Readers will:

  • Discover the eight mega-trends changing China, and how far the ripples will spread
  • Learn how rising costs in China will dramatically affect the American way of life
  • Examine the rise of Chinese consumption, and the friction it engenders
  • Consider the changes businesses must make to remain profitable in a changing world

The global marketplace is evolving, and it's up to businesses to keep pace with the changes. The End of Cheap China provides a roadmap for navigating these changes, helping businesses lead the charge toward a more affluent global economy.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9781118172063
eBook ISBN
9781118239940
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Prologue
  7. Chapter 1: Chinese Billionaires Outnumber American Ones
  8. Chapter 2: Cheap Chinese Labor? Not Anymore
  9. Chapter 3: Stability Is the Key to Happiness
  10. Chapter 4: The Modern Chinese Woman
  11. Chapter 5: Why Chinese Consider Kentucky Fried Chicken Healthful
  12. Chapter 6: Understanding Corruption in China
  13. Chapter 7: China’s Real Estate Sector
  14. Chapter 8: Chinese Neo-Colonialism in Africa and the End of American Hegemony?
  15. Chapter 9: China’s Educational Sector
  16. Chapter 10: What the End of Cheap China Means for the Rest of the World
  17. Epilogue
  18. Acknowledgments
  19. Index