Peter Nolan arrived in Chicago near the end of the turbulent 1960s. He worked in television news as a writer, reporter, and commentator, earning three Emmys and several journalism awards. His debut book, Campaign!: The 1983 Election That Rocked Chicago, reflects his extensive experience.
The book examines the critical policy challenges faced by China's leaders during the financial crisis in Guangdong's institutions. It highlights how this crisis served as a precursor to the broader difficulties that arose as China increasingly integrated into the global financial system. Through this analysis, the author sheds light on the complexities and implications of China's evolving economic landscape.
The narrative explores the escalating tensions between the United States and China, framing it as a New Cold War. It delves into the political, economic, and military strategies employed by the U.S. in response to China's rising influence. The book examines the implications of this rivalry on global stability, trade relations, and international alliances, providing a critical analysis of the ideological clash and its potential consequences for both nations and the world at large.
China and the West since the Asian Financial Crisis
The book explores the philosophical underpinnings that have led to the distinct financial and economic approaches of China and the West, tracing their divergence from ancient times to the present. It delves into how these foundational beliefs shape contemporary financial systems and economic practices, offering insights into the implications of these differences for global interactions and economic strategies.
A Comparison with the Japanese Experience
This book identifies that problems that China must face to develop its economy and elucidates the structural deficiencies which lay behind these problems. Chinese economy compared with other economies in the world. The book also analyzes China's present economic situation and, where possible, provides prescriptions for solving its problems by comparing it with the Japanese development experience.