What does the Lewis turning point mean for China? A computable general equilibrium analysis

Yiping Huang and Tingsong Jiang

China Economic Journal, 2010, vol. 3, issue 2, 191-207

Abstract: We apply a computable general equilibrium framework to assess likely impacts of the Lewis turning point (LTP) on China and the rest of the world. Modeling results suggest that China will probably transition from an abnormal economy to a normal economy with somewhat lower growth but higher inflation, which requires significant revision to the macroeconomic policy framework. China would lose competitiveness in labor-intensive activities, its current account surplus should fall but overinvestment risk could rise. These changes in China should help improve other countries' current accounts and boost low-cost countries' production. The LTP, however, does not provide automatic solutions to some of the key challenges, such as service sector development and innovation capability. China will need to make serious policy efforts to avoid the so-called ‘middle-income trap’.

Date: 2010
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