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Unit 4 Macro: Perspectives on the BRICS Slowdown
Geoff Riley
27th July 2013
There has been renewed focus in recent weeks on the slowing growth rates in the BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China. It is inevitable that the pace and sources of growth will change as these countries develop and experience continued structural adjustments. How successful will they be in responding the the challenges and opportunities of the next stage of development? In this blog we link to some recent articles on the BRIC countries for students wanting to deepen their understanding of this important area of the A2 macro course.
Recommended reading:
Jim O'Neill - China is not heading for a hard landing
The Economist - Emerging economies - when giants slow down
South China Morning Post - Discontent hits BRICs nations as economic growth slows
New York Times (Linda Yueh) - As China Rises, the US Economy will Reap
Linda Yueh (BBC Business Daily) - End of the Commodities Boom Time?
Economist Video: The BRICS: Life after the boom
Geoff Riley
Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.