Patrick Chovanec, associate professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management in Beijing, China stopped by the RGE offices in NY for a discussion with Noriel Roubini on the likelihood of a hard landing in China and we consider the short and medium term implications of policy adjustments, leadership transitions, and technology advancements. Video, [22:20]

http://www.economonitor.com/nouriel/201 ... stem-take/

[2:25] – How much of a deceleration is to be expected?

[4:50] – Which policy route will China take and will they be able to achieve 8% growth for the year?

[8:00] – Will China be able to provide stimulus fast enough, or will this year’s growth be below consensus?

[10:20] – What will exchange rate policy look like and will we see an increase in trade tension?

[13:50] – A look at the medium term outlook and the leadership transition.

[16:00] - Will China avoid a hard landing?

[18:18] – With social and political instability spreading around the world often facilitated by social media and other new technology, what’s the risk to the system?