Christopher A. McNally
Professor of Political Economy, Chaminade University
Oct 13, 2020
The US dollar has long enjoyed a global status, but a turbulent 2020 combined with rising powers are challenging the de facto currency of the world.
Sep 09, 2020
Capitalism takes on different forms in different circumstances, with no exception to China. China’s capitalism, often termed state capitalism, is neither “deviant” nor “hostile,” but merely the latest in a string of state developmentalist projects that have engendered successful industrialization.
Aug 19, 2020
In the midst of a global economic slump, China is looking to expand its domestic markets. Not only might this keep China’s economy competitive, but it might also shed China’s “factory of the world” moniker, emerging as the most sophisticated global consumer market.
May 27, 2020
The stability that was expected from the signing of the Phase One trade deal is now a distant reality in the wake of COVID-19. The U.S. and China are entangled in blame games and trade disputes, setting the stage for further, more devastating escalation.
May 03, 2020
The economic impact of COVID-19 cannot be understated. The longer the pandemic lasts, the worse our chances for quick recovery.
Apr 01, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic could ignite economic calamity in the foreseeable future. It will require policymakers around the globe to engage in cooperation to halt a crisis before it is too late.
Mar 03, 2020
US-China economic and technology relations are in an unexpected flux since the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Feb 21, 2020
The trade deal has been signed, but recent factors, like the novel coronavirus, make it challenging for China to meet its trade requirements. Instead of moving forward, the US-China relationship has moved sideways.
Nov 28, 2019
If financial sanctions are the next battlefield for China and the United States, the pain may be worse than tariffs.
Sep 13, 2019
The “art” of many small deals could yield results in the US-China economic relationship, which is so complex that it defies a one-size-fits-all solution.