The past decade has shown the limits of China’s investment-driven growth model. To continue its economic rise, the world’s second largest economy needs to rely more on the purchasing power of its massive middle class, economic analysts contend.   “China doesn’t need to build as fast and excessively as in the past," Chinese economics journalist Wu Chen told Global Business Journalism students. "China needs to move from an investment-led economy to a consumption-driven econom

Journalists need to understand the big picture in order to report on any topic. When it comes to business journalism, the big picture is macroeconomics. Macroeconomics – or the study of large-scale or general economic factors – looks at how broad factors interact with each other and with local elements. In our interdependent global economy, macroeconomic news significantly influences international markets, businesses, and everyday lives.

Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal tariffs,” which have hit more more than 100 nations since early April, are deeply flawed economically and counterproductive politically, American University economist Robert Blecker told Tsinghua journalism students. Blecker said the policy was ego-driven and lacks reciprocity. He acknowledged that globalization has caused economic pain, especially for American workers and small businesses. But he said Trump's tariffs were not the answer t

Even if you aren't applying for a job at a business news outlet, you need to improve your skill set to effectively cover economic issues. Every journalist should be able to write about business or economic topics with comfort and ease.  This article contains 11 tips to help you write easy-to-understand and impactful business reports.

Thomas W. Pauken II said strengthening domestic manufacturing would eventually create an economic boom and bring sustainable prosperity.