Leadership and the Mandate of Heaven: Political Risk in China

Charles RARICK, Kasia FIRLEJ

Abstract


Abstract. China has experienced very impressive economic growth over the past three decades and has raised millions of people out of poverty in a short period of time. This economic miracle has brought prosperity to millions and extreme wealth to some. China now faces slower growth and a number of other obstacles which may undermine its stability. This paper explores the problems facing modern China by looking back at history and using current social science research as a predictor of potential unrest and political instability.

Keywords. China, Political risk, Globalization, Geopolitics.

JEL. J11, F51, O53.

Keywords


China; Political risk; Globalization; Geopolitics.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1453/jepe.v3i2.813

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