Quality deterioration, not factored into inflation statistics, means that we spend the same amount for inferior products.
China
Posted inEconomic Policy
Best of 2022: Robert Kuttner
The Prospect’s co-founder and co-editor offers his favorite stories of the year.
Posted inAmerica and the World
What Now for China?
A conversation with Joshua Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Prospect alum
Posted inAmerica and the World
European Disunion
Fragmentation over energy and defense policy weakens the EU and fails to solve urgent problems.
Posted inCoronavirus
China’s Self-Imposed COVID Trap
Countrywide protests against China’s zero-COVID measures seek to force policy changes—and maybe more.
Posted inTAP
Chinese Solar Manufacturers Cheated to Avoid Duties, Government Investigation Finds
Today on TAP: A Commerce Department investigation found that Chinese companies shipped solar panels through Southeast Asian countries to circumvent U.S. trade law.
Posted inPolitics
Of All Things, Progressive Bipartisanship
The midterms displayed a polarized America. Paradoxically, the thin Republican House majority and some substantive areas of convergence produce opportunities.
Posted inTAP
What Pacific Century?
Today on TAP: Our trade with Europe is now outpacing our trade with China.
Posted inAmerica and the World
The Enduring Corporate Entrenchment in China
Contrary to Thomas Friedman, Wall Street still makes a killing from China at the expense of workers.
Posted inPolitics
The Craziest House Race of 2022
In Orange County, California, Republican Michelle Steel is painting her opponent as a tool of China with unhinged red-baiting attacks.
