In this paper, the difference of income and consumption levels between Chinese and Japanese town dwellers' is compared, based on the purchasing power parity of each currency. The results using a historical series of ...In this paper, the difference of income and consumption levels between Chinese and Japanese town dwellers' is compared, based on the purchasing power parity of each currency. The results using a historical series of the data and cross section data of the two countries are shown. And whenever the classification of Chinese and Japanese data is inconsistent, we reclassify Chinese material according to the Japanese classification.展开更多
Since 2003, there has been a strong RMB appreciation expectation in the market. RMB exchange rate becomes the world focus again. This paper insists that the depreciation pressure of US dollar is the main reason that c...Since 2003, there has been a strong RMB appreciation expectation in the market. RMB exchange rate becomes the world focus again. This paper insists that the depreciation pressure of US dollar is the main reason that causes RMB appreciation expectation; the "double price action" of the Chinese tradable goods and non-tradable goods is the special reason that leads to RMB appreciation expectation; furthermore, the asymmetric foreign exchange rate management system in China strengthens RMB appreciation expectation.展开更多
文摘In this paper, the difference of income and consumption levels between Chinese and Japanese town dwellers' is compared, based on the purchasing power parity of each currency. The results using a historical series of the data and cross section data of the two countries are shown. And whenever the classification of Chinese and Japanese data is inconsistent, we reclassify Chinese material according to the Japanese classification.
文摘Since 2003, there has been a strong RMB appreciation expectation in the market. RMB exchange rate becomes the world focus again. This paper insists that the depreciation pressure of US dollar is the main reason that causes RMB appreciation expectation; the "double price action" of the Chinese tradable goods and non-tradable goods is the special reason that leads to RMB appreciation expectation; furthermore, the asymmetric foreign exchange rate management system in China strengthens RMB appreciation expectation.