China Economic Quarterly

December 2010

Consumption: Not A Dream Any More


The Chinese consumer, once a will o’ the wisp, is finally a reality. CEQ details how much spending money households have and what they spend it on.

Also in this issue:

  • Rosealea Yao writes that China’s social housing program is gaining traction, but still faces resistance from local governments and developers
  • Oliver Melton examines the policy process underlying the latest Five Year Plan
  • Will Freeman thinks Macau’s position as the world’s number one gambling den remains a sure bet
  • Arthur Kroeber reviews Red Capitalism, a sweeping survey of China’s financial sector

 

Tomas Wiik2010-13