2018

1. China Center Insight Compilation: China's Demographic Shift and Its Impact on MNC Business
   

   18 May, 2018 | China Center Publications

   Collated in this compilation are extracts of pieces that summarize our thinking on China's momentous demographic transition and its impacts on labor and workforce dynamics and on MNC business in China.
   

2. China Center Research Brief: Collateral Damage -- American & European exporters in China
   

   18 May, 2018 | China Center Publications

   Tariffs on China, if they manifest, will hit everyone “under the specified category,” including many US exporters in China, as well as their respective suppliers both in and outside of China. 

3. ESG Rating and Ranking Initiatives -- A Necessary Evil?
   

   17 May, 2018 | Executive Action Report

   This publication provides an overview of how ESG initiatives came about, including their emergence and evolution. It draws upon inputs from users in relation to these initiatives.

4. ESG Initiatives Survey Findings
   

   17 May, 2018 | PowerPoint

   The Conference Board undertook a survey to examine ESG initiatives through a business perspective, reviewing their relevance and value. This document presents the survey findings.

5. 23 Truths about Leadership Development
   

   16 May, 2018 | Conference KeyNotes

   Leaders are made, not born. Organizations make great leaders by fostering connections, through clear, efficient development programs. And they measure their leaders by measuring the results they produce.

6. Economics Watch® - China View: Growth Steady in Q1; Mixed Signals Cloud Near-Term Outlook
   

   16 May, 2018 | China Center Publications

   Government-reported GDP readings indicate that China’s economy maintained stable growth in Q1 2018. Growth derived from investment (capital formation) picked up, while growth derived from exports (net exports) dropped off.

7. 25 Truths about Joint Ventures: Insights from the 2018 Joint Ventures Conference
   

   09 May, 2018 | Conference KeyNotes

   Joint venture are complex, but they can work if you don’t rush the deal and take the time to develop trust and understand your partners.

8. Conference Board Economics Watch^® Emerging Markets View
   

   09 May, 2018 | Economics Watch Reports

   Growth in 2018 will improve only moderately, supported largely by domestic factors.

9. Conference Board Economics Watch^® United States View
   

   09 May, 2018 | Economics Watch Reports

   Trade and tech sector risks cloud a strong US outlook.

10. Conference Board Economics Watch^® Economic Series Report
    

    09 May, 2018 | Economics Watch Reports

    Monthly economic series report.