By 2008, China's economy has faced a number of problems that could threaten its growth and the trade balance. This case is a framework for students to discuss China's economy in the context of these threats. Before that time, there was a general feeling that China can continue indefinitely, with its exceptionally high growth rate of about 10 percent per year. Significant gap between wages in the developed countries and China can continue to attract large amounts of foreign investment for an indefinite period. This optimism was questioned in 2008. "Hide
by David W. Conklin, Daniel Cadieux Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 4 pages. Publication Date: October 23, 2008. Prod. #: 908M83-PDF-ENG