U.S. Economist Warns Against Using Overcapacity as Excuse for Protectionism
U.S. economist Nicholas Lardy warns that labeling China’s new energy production as ‘overcapacity’ is an excuse for protectionism that could harm global economic growth.
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U.S. economist Nicholas Lardy warns that labeling China’s new energy production as ‘overcapacity’ is an excuse for protectionism that could harm global economic growth.
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