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Asia | China | Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship
China Beige Book Shows Economy Stuck in Low Gear
Bloomberg | September 22, 2014
China’s economy remained stuck in “low gear” this quarter, with struggling retail and residential real-estate industries countering improvements in manufacturing and transportation, a private survey showed. Growth in investment slowed…
China | Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship
This China Slowdown Is Different
By Leland R. Miller and Craig Charney | The Wall Street Journal | July 14, 2014
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, China Beige Book authors Leland Miller and Craig Charney assert that Chinese capital expenditure is the weakest it has been in over a decade and may indicate a continued investment downshift that will be difficult to reverse. This slowdown is not merely a result of artificially-constrained investments but also a slowdown in demand and consumption.
China | Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship
Survey Suggests China May Finally Be Getting the Message on Debt
By Richard Silk | The Wall Street Journal | June 23, 2014
Only 19% of companies reported accessing credit during the second quarter of the year, down from 30% a year ago, according to the China Beige Book, a private-sector polling organization. That’s despite a drop in the average interest rate on new loans. Analysts’ concerns that China’s economy relies too much on debt may turn out to be true.
Africa (Sub-Sahara) | Corporate | Development | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Africa Roundup: Retailers Have Big Opportunities – But Female Farmers Face Big Problems
By Craig Charney | Insights | Series II | No. 4 | June 2014
A recent report highlights important news from Africa: burgeoning (and unexpected) opportunities for the retail sector as the continent’s growth takes off. Another spotlights an important problem holding Africa back: the continuing gender gap confronting women in African agriculture.
China | Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship
China Beige Book Says Economy Slowing
Bloomberg | March 20, 2014
This article discusses the results of the China Beige Book Survey (CBB) for the 1st quarter of 2014 and notes that China’s economy slowed in quarter 1, adding to the signs that Chinese Premier Li Keqiang may face difficulties reaching a 7.5% growth expansion target for 2104 without stimulus.
China | Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship | Methodologies
THE MISREADING OF CHINA’S GROWTH DATA
By Leland R. Miller and Craig Charney | The Wall Street Journal | October 24, 2013
Even if not technically inaccurate, Beijing’s GDP numbers mislead investors into a misguided optimism over an economy slowing down. China Beige Book’s survey, contrary to official data, finds a mild growth slowdown. This divergence in growth stories reveals critical information before the Third Plenum economic conference.
How a Beige Book Could Shed Light on China’s Shadow Economy
By Dan Kedmey | Time Magazine | August 5, 2013
A lingering doubt hangs over ever rosy economic data on Chinese growth, as provided by their National Bureau of Statistics. Outdated Soviet-era growth measures and even some hints of embellishing figures have many longing for accurate data. Enter the China Beige Book, the most comprehensive and independent survey ever conducted on national, regional, and sectoral economic conditions in the People’s Republic of China.
China | Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship
THE CHINESE CASH CRUNCH IS NO SURPRISE
By Leland R. Miller and Craig Charney | The Wall Street Journal | June 13, 2013
For three consecutive quarters, firms have been borrowing less and paying higher rates in China. This is another signal that China has endured an overall tightening in credit this year. Investors should be careful in reading China’s official data, which pictures a rather rosy scenario.
Chinese Puzzle
By Nicholas Schmidle | The New Yorker | February 25, 2013 | 5 pages
This New Yorker article discusses the problems with regards to economic statistics and analysis on China provided by the Chinese government and potential solutions to this problem. China Beige Book provides an alternative way in measuring China’s economic situations. It believes in “the answer to better Chinese analysis is better data”.
What is Driving China’s Economy?
By Leland Miller | video | January 18, 2013
In this Fox Business interview, China Beige Book (CBB) President Leland Miller discusses the findings of the CBB. It confirms official statistics that Chinese economic growth is rebounding. Mr. Miller also talks about the real driver behind China’ economy.
Inside China’s Black Box of Statistics
By Rana Foroohar | Time Magazine | September 3, 2012 | 5 pages
This Time Magazine article discusses the findings of the recently released China Beige Book (CBB). The slowdown we’re seeing in China isn’t a crash landing, but could instead be the beginning of a much hoped-for rebalancing of the Chinese economy. However, not only is it tough to tell whether China is really growing, but official figures give us little sense of where growth is really coming from. Rather than rely on official nationwide data, CBB International divides the country into eight regions and interviews 150-plus C-suite Chinese executives in each region around the country about the state of business. The results are illuminating.
New ‘China Beige Book’ Sees Growth Rebounding
By Prabha Natarajan | The Wall Street Journal | August 14, 2012 | 3 pages
This Wall Street Journal article discusses the findings of the China Beige Book (CBB). In its second China Beige Book released last month to clients, the report noted there were signs of a rebound largely fueled by increased retail sales, but problems continue to persist in industries like mining and minerals. While metro regions continued to see the strongest surges in retail spending, there were also sizeable spending increases in the central and northern regions. There are also signs of government stimulus in addition to monetary easing throughout the economy, policies geared to boost consumer spending, including purchases of homes and cars, and consumer spending and services are picking up the slack in exports and some manufacturing sectors.
Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship | Iraq
Iraqi Business Barometer Slide Presentation
Powerpoint Presentation | July 1, 2011 | 24 pages
The study aimed to identify Iraqi business attitudes toward the current business environment, challenges to business development, confidence in government efforts to assist business, and the role of business associations and Chambers of Commerce. It finds that Iraqi businesses are optimistic about the current and future economic environment, and that businesses would like increased financial support and improved basic services but that corruption is the top impediment to growth.
Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship | Iraq
Iraqi Business Attitudes on the Economy, Government, and Business Organizations
Report | January 1, 2011 | 50 pages
This report, based on a business survey conducted by Charney Research for the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) consisting of 900 interviews among formal and informal businesses in Iraq, discusses Iraqi business views on the economy, government, and business organizations. This survey demonstrates that Iraqi businesses are generally optimistic about their business prospects over the next several years. It is imperative to analyze current obstacles adversely affecting the growth of the business sector in Iraq—corruption, weak infrastructure, lack of regulatory enforcement, and difficulty in obtaining loans—and to assist the business community in communicating their needs to the government.
Booming Afghan Biz: One Key to Long Term Peace
By Craig Charney & Mohammed Nasib | New York Post | July 24, 2010 | 5 pages
This article discusses an under-reported phenomenon occurring in Afghanistan – its booming economy and the optimism of Afghan firms regarding the future. Prosperity in economic terms is key to long term peace and Afghanistan is making tremendous progress since the Taliban’s overthrow.
Afghanistan | Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship
Afghan Business Attitudes on the Economy, Government, and Business Organizations
Report | January 1, 2010 | 38 pages
The development of a thriving, dynamic, and resilient commercial sector in Afghanistan is crucial to maintain political stability in the country and achieve long-term security from both internal and external threats. This report, based on survey research, offers insights into attitudes of Afghan businesses with regards to their own and other community prospects.
Corporate | Democracy - Civil Society | Indonesia
A Democratic Indonesian Tiger
By James Castle and Craig Charney | The Washington Post | August 1, 2007 | 5 pages
This Washington Post article discusses Indonesia’s comeback following the Asian financial crisis of 1997. The country has witnessed a collapsing economy, fleeing dictators and the establishment of democracy in the interval years. See what polling says about the country’s now and future.
Corporate | Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship | Indonesia
Indonesian Outlook Survey
Report | January 1, 2007 | 104 pages
This survey explores Indonesians’ attitudes towards public affairs and business. Among the topics examined were: views on the state of the country, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and other political figures, voting intentions for the 2009 elections, the economy, consumer purchasing intentions, business, policy issues affecting business and major firms, development organizations, corruption, security, terrorism, anti-Americanism, and trade boycotts.
