There has been renewed focus in recent weeks on the slowing growth rates in the BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China. It is inevitable that the pace and sources of growth will change as these countries develop and experience continued structural adjustments. How successful will they be in responding the the challenges and opportunities of the next stage of development? In this blog we link to some recent articles on the BRIC countries for students wanting to deepen their understanding of this important area of the A2 macro course.

Recommended reading:

Jim O'Neill - China is not heading for a hard landing

The Economist - Emerging economies - when giants slow down

South China Morning Post - Discontent hits BRICs nations as economic growth slows

New York Times (Linda Yueh) - As China Rises, the US Economy will Reap

Linda Yueh (BBC Business Daily) - End of the Commodities Boom Time?

Economist Video: The BRICS: Life after the boom