The Ultimate Resource: The People's Economy
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Browse Full-length Non-member Titles"The Ultimate Resource: The People's Economy" examines China’s rapid economic transformation and the idea that people are a nation’s most valuable resource. Through examples from Shanghai, Suzhou Industrial Park, and the company Snail Game, the video explores free markets, trade, entrepreneurship, private business, foreign investment, competition, migration, and rising incomes. It also addresses economic inequality, rural poverty, corruption, labor conditions, and the relationship between economic and political freedom. Key concepts include market economy, industrial development, innovation, globalization, and opportunity. Relevant to social studies, economics, world geography, and contemporary world history curricula, this documentary provides context for understanding how policy changes and entrepreneurship can reshape a society. Part of the "The Ultimate Resource" series.
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Runtime: 12 minutes, 8 seconds
- Topic: Business, Careers, Geography, Social Science
- Subtopic: China, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Globalism, Government, Industry
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: izzit.org
- Series: The Ultimate Resource
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