Economist Evans-Pritchard Calls China Growth 'Implausibly Stable'

The video discusses China's economic growth, highlighting discrepancies between official figures and independent analyses. Julian Evans Pritchard, a China economist, suggests that China's growth rates have been implausibly stable and more volatile than reported. He emphasizes the need for investors to consider alternative indicators beyond official statistics, as signs of a slowdown are emerging. The discussion also covers the potential continuation of this slowdown due to various growth headwinds.

What was the reported economic growth rate for China last year?

• 5.3%

• 6.9%

• 7.5%

• 6.0%

Who expressed skepticism about the reliability of China's economic growth figures?

• A government spokesperson

• Julian Evans Pritchard

• Premier Li Keqiang

• An anonymous economist

What does Julian Evans Pritchard suggest about China's reported growth rates over the past few years?

• They have been underestimated

• They have been implausibly stable

• They have shown consistent decline

• They have been highly volatile

According to Julian Evans Pritchard, what was the actual growth rate change from Q3 to Q4?

• 5.3% to 6%

• 6.9% to 7.2%

• 5% to 6%

• 6% to 5.3%

What does Julian Evans Pritchard predict for China's economic growth in the coming year?

• Continued growth

• Stability

• Rapid recovery

• Further slowdown