March 7, 2011 Headlines: Wages Remain Low, China Roundup, Auto Exports, and More

Posted by smorgante on 03/07/2011

WSJ: In the aftermath of the recession, productivity is way up, but workers’ wages are lagging
 
NYT: Paul Krugman reminds us that outsourcing puts white collar jobs in jeopardy: a degree doesn’t guarantee work. 

China roundup: the Washington Post editorializes against (WaPo) the Chinese crackdown, Western journalists face harassment (NYT) in China, Wen stresses stability (WSJ), says inflation must be reigned in (Reuters); a native Chinese supercomputer may be the world’s most efficient (PopSci); Boeing and Airbus…look out for Chinese competition (WSJ).

FT: A look at the next generation of Chinese leaders. 

WSJ: Asian nations brace for Chinese military provocations and territorial disputes. 

FT: Eighty percent of the outfits for Brazil’s famous Carnival are now made in China. 

USAT: A weaker dollar is helping U.S. auto exports.

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