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The changes in the division of labor in the Asia-Pacific region considering the new socio-economic model of China

Горигрьев Л.М., Лобанова А.А.

Grigoryev L.M. – candidate of sciences (Ph.D in economic sciences), professor and head of School of world economy, Faculty of world economy and international affairs, principal researcher, Center for comprehensive European and international studies, Higher school of economics, chief advisor, Analytical Centre under the Government of the Russian Federation. Lobanova A.A. – master’s student, Faculty of world economy and international affairs, Higher school of economics.

Abstract

Recently there have been some significant changes in Chinese economy; so many experts say that this is the end of the «Era of cheap Chinese goods» due to increased cost of labor. Therefore, in this article authors attempt to analyze changes in the Chinese economy. The main purpose of the article is to determine how the division of labor in the Asia-Pacific region may change due to the shifts in the Chinese economy.

Keywords

China, labor force, new Chinese socio-economic model, Asia-Pacific region, division of labor.

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