by Mark Thoma, University of Oregon (Department of Economics)

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Posted on May 21, 2008

How much should the well-being of people in other countries matter for domestic policy?: China s Class Divide, by Daniel A. Bell, Commentary, NY Times: ...Tsinghua is one of China s most prestigious universities and it is known for its politically conservative orientation. President Hu Jintao is an alumnus, and most of my colleagues are Communist Party members, as are many of my students. Yet the atmosphere is anything but conservative. The most popular lecturers tend to be the ones who openly criticize contemporary China. In private, students are quick to express frustration at In...

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