What a censored speech says about China’s economy
If growth is on target, why is inflation so low?
At this time of year, many policymakers want to know how fast their economies will grow in the year ahead. China’s leaders set themselves a still tougher question: how fast their economy “should” grow. They are seeking not a forecast but a target.
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This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Of doubt and data”
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