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Editors Choice



   Is Chinese Economic Growth Stalling?
An in-depth look at the differences in official economic data and private surveys, each shows a very different picture.


  Indian Wholesale & CPI
The creation of the new index is a response to the findings of the National Statistical Commission which found deficiencies in the collection of price data and the compilation of indices.
  The Human Development Index (HDI)
An illustration of the difficulties faced when building economic indices.



Monthly Data Releases

The monthly World Economics Sales Managers’ Index shows the Indian Economy is continuing to Power Ahead. In growth terms the Indian economy may be approaching or even overtaking China.

 

Growth Monitors



   China
GDP data shows economic activity continuing to rise at 7.9% year on year. Official consumer confidence, retail and car sales all continue to reflect strong growth trends in November.


  India
GDP growth remains relatively strong. The rate of growth has stabilised after a year of decline. Car sales fell sharply by 12.5% in December.


More papers on Asia Pacific:


Why is the Chinese Saving Rate so High?
On Economic Growth and Domestic Saving in India
Recent Developments on the Rare Earth Front
Communist China’s Capitalism
A Rising Consumer Class
Vietnam: From Transitional State to Asian Tiger?
The Chinese Renminbi (Yuan)
Maddison and Wu:
‘Measuring China’s Economic Performance’
Measuring China’s Economic Performance
The Work of Angus Maddison
Building on Angus Maddison’s Work


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