China and the limits of its ‘engineering state’. With Dan Wang
The Economics Show
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Contrasting Societal Paradigms: US vs China
This chapter examines the differences between the United States as a lawyerly society and China as an engineering state, focusing on the implications for governance and infrastructure. It also delves into the challenges faced by young professionals in China amidst intense competition and economic pressures, particularly discussing the concept of 'involution' in the high-tech industry.
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