Fathom: In Conversation

Episode 2: The elephant in the room

Episode is 13:33 minutes long.

For the quote referenced at the start of the episode, and more observations on early 20th-century China, see: W.Y. Fullerton and C.E. Wilson, New China: A Story of Modern Travel, London 1910, p. 234.

Has China come to the “hour of her destiny”? In this episode, host Andrew Harris is joined by Erik Britton to discuss China's elephant curve as part of an overview of China's economy from the start of the 20th century to the beginning of the 21st.

For more information on the ‘Elephant Curve’, see Branko Milanovic, Global income inequality by the numbers: in history and now-an overview, The World Bank (2012). Available at: http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/959251468176687085/pdf/wps6259.pdf

 

Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting.

Host: Andrew Harris

Editor and Producer: Leara Gabay

Music: bensound.com

If you have any questions or comments you can contact us on [email protected].

Episode 1: Introduction

Episode is 6:16 minutes long.

An introduction to Fathom Consulting, the research we do and the depth of our knowledge of China's economy. Our first podcast series, 'The rise of China', focuses on China, its extraordinary economic rise and the impact that has had on the rest of the world.

Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting.

Host: Andrew Harris

Editor and Producer: Leara Gabay

Music: bensound.com

If you have any questions or comments you can contact us on [email protected].