3 Thursdays, October 6–20, 7–8:30 p.m.
Monroe County Public Library, Room 1C, 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Senior Fee 55+: $35
Regular Fee: $45
Explore how cars, currency, and conflict are three concerns of ordinary citizens and the government of the People’s Republic of China alike. Why do so many Chinese urbanites continue to buy cars when the streets of Beijing and Shanghai are already congested? How does China’s “pegging” of its currency affect what Chinese consumers buy, and why has it received so much attention from lawmakers in the US? Finally, what happens if you are a member of a marginalized group, like Tibetans and Uyghurs, who may have not experienced the benefits of China’s economic growth? Through our discussions, we will look beyond the news coming from China.
Instructor: Timothy Grose is a doctoral student in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at IU and has recently returned from a six-month research grant in China.
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