{"product_id":"9781118239940","title":"The End of Cheap China: Economic and Cultural Trends that Will Disrupt the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eAs China evolves, so does the global marketplace—all the way down to the consumer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe End of Cheap China\u003c\/i\u003e is a detailed look at the rise of China, and how it will affect the global marketplace. A thorough exploration of the changes taking place in the Chinese economy, the book explains how much of the Western consumerist culture is built on the back of cheap Chinese factory labor, and warns that the era is coming to a close. Readers will learn why the cheap labor pool is beginning to dry up, what that means for the rest of the world, and how businesses will have to adapt to stay afloat. This updated second edition includes new statistics, the latest news on the Chinese economy, and additional case studies that illustrate the ways in which China has developed—into a brand-new potential market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChina's social, political, and economic evolution will affect the entire world. Rising incomes are building pressure on the global commodities market, inflation is only just beginning, and consumers are experiencing sticker shock as cheap labor is becoming harder to find. \u003ci\u003eThe End of Cheap China\u003c\/i\u003e explains the factors driving these changes, the impact that can be expected, and the opportunities that constitute a major silver lining for businesses panicking about the coming paradigm shift. Readers will:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the eight mega-trends changing China, and how far the ripples will spread\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how rising costs in China will dramatically affect the American way of life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the rise of Chinese consumption, and the friction it engenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsider the changes businesses must make to remain profitable in a changing world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe global marketplace is evolving, and it's up to businesses to keep pace with the changes. \u003ci\u003eThe End of Cheap China\u003c\/i\u003e provides a roadmap for navigating these changes, helping businesses lead the charge toward a more affluent global economy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107197862128,"sku":"9781118239940","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118239940_p0.jpg?v=1763693425","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118239940","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}