Monthly Archives: November 2007

Looking for a Job in the Global Economy?

Submitted By: Nicholas Miura I’ve had quite a few recent discussions with friends about what makes Americans different than foreigners as the world becomes flat. One of the reoccurring themes that keeps coming up is that an American education helps … Continue reading

Posted in Blogroll , Uncategorized | 19 Comments

I Be Pimpin’ For The China Law Blog

Dan Harris and Steve Dickinson at the China Law Blog have been good supporters of our program and students. They are also kind enough to allow me to cannibalize items from their blog into our blog to promote student learning. … Continue reading

Posted in Blogroll , Uncategorized | 7 Comments

China and India: The Power of Two

Submitted By: Catriona Banks-Orosco In the coming election year one of the issues that will be hotly debated will be what to do with the border between the US and Mexico. Regardless of personal feelings, the US may want to … Continue reading

Posted in Blogroll , Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Need Help in School?

Submitted By: Robyn Bowie Well if you do all you need is a digital pen and palette and an Internet headset. The latest trend in outsourcing to India is consumer services, and tutoring is one such service. The company is … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 21 Comments

China’s Thanksgiving Snub

I assume you saw and read this WSJ article over the Thanksgiving holiday (click here). Why do you think China did this? 1. Payback for President Bush’s recent meeting with the Dali Lama in October and Congress’ giving the Dali … Continue reading

Posted in Blogroll , Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Billions: Selling To The New Chinese Consumer

No, this is not a post that suggests that just because China has a bizillion people you will make tons of money just by entering this market. If only it were that easy. Let me take that off the table … Continue reading

Posted in Blogroll , Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Student Blogs

The Student Blogs From 2008, 2007 and 2006 Are Accessible Off The Drop Down On The Home Page Sidebar Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite

Leave a comment

Chose Your Economic Poison, And Your First Online Assigment Is Due Here By 5:00 pm of Wednesday, November 21.

Time to separate the pretenders from the contenders, and see who has, in fact, been checking the blog every 2 or 3 days as instructed by the syllabus and FAQ document. Thus far only a small number of students planning … Continue reading

Posted in Blogroll , Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Yep, The Chinese Invented Rap Too!

Click here. Need I say more? Dr. Morris was right, in its own mind China as the ‘Middle Kingdom’ invented everything! Thanks to my colleague Lonnie Hodge of the Blog of Dreams in Guangzhou for the lead. This video is … Continue reading

Posted in Blogroll , Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Three Gorges Dam, Current Issues with Historical Context

Submitted By: Rob Belloni Three Gorges Drama: Why Chinese Dam Is Forcing Yet Another Mass Exodus. This article by Shai Oster of the WSJ focuses on current issues regarding the Three Gorges dam. The article frames larger issues with the … Continue reading

Posted in Blogroll , Uncategorized | 12 Comments