Welcome to the 68th edition of our Newsletter EdGenie's 📜 Sunday Scroll...

Every Sunday I send out actionable tips, tricks and real-world application insights from my 15 year experience coaching students to achieve As and A*s in their Economics A Levels via EdGenie.

Hey Genies, 🧞‍♂️

This week, I said something to a few of my students on EdGenie that I want you to think about carefully:

"The grades you get on results day are the result of the work that you put in today."

Let that sink in. 🤔

Because what you do today, this week, this month will define whether you improve your grades, hit that A/A* 🌟 or fall short.

Now, what does "the work" look like?

It’s not just hours spent at your desk. 🕒

It’s not just re-reading your notes or making colour-coded flashcards. ✍️📚

It’s purposeful. It’s strategic. It’s the work that gets you results. ✅

Here’s what the right kind of work looks like:

1️⃣ Understand the theory – yes, you need to know your content, but this is just step one. 🧠

2️⃣ Apply the theory – through real-world examples, the extract🌍 and questions. Your essays should include application, not just regurgitated theory.

3️⃣ Practice regularly – build detailed essay plans ✍️, tackle past questions 📄, and practise the types of questions you’re likely to see in the exam.

4️⃣ Get feedback – find out where you’re going wrong and how to fix it. Without feedback, you’re just guessing. 🎯

5️⃣ Iterate and improve – after each question, rewrite, refine, and build better answers. 🚀

So let me ask you this:

Have you done the work yet? 💭

If the answer is no, don’t panic.

Because the next best time to start is right now. 🕒✨

If you don’t know where to begin or you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why EdGenie exists – to guide you step by step and give you the tools to succeed. 💪📈

Don’t let another day pass without doing the work that matters.​

Your future self will thank you for what you start today. 🙌

Let’s make it count. 🔥

Best,

Emre 😊

💼 Export-driven economy under strain: Faced with weak domestic consumption due to a property slump, China is relying heavily on exports to sustain its growth, leaving it vulnerable to global protectionist measures and international trade tensions.

• 🏗️ Policy focus on advanced industries: President Xi Jinping prioritises advanced manufacturing to boost exports and achieve “national rejuvenation”, redirecting investment from property into high-tech sectors like electric vehicles, robotics, and aerospace.

• 🚧 Risk of overdependence: Analysts warn that China’s reliance on foreign demand makes it susceptible to tariffs, trade barriers, and geopolitical tensions, potentially forcing a rethink of its export-driven model.

• 🏚️ Domestic slowdown and overcapacity: Declining domestic demand, intense competition, and plummeting profits push manufacturers to seek overseas markets. Yet, some struggle to replicate China’s cost advantages, workforce skills, and supply chain efficiency abroad.

• 🌍 Shifting production overseas: In response to potential tariffs and trade hurdles, some Chinese firms are considering relocating production to Southeast Asia or elsewhere, though many find it hard to replicate China’s scale and expertise.

• ⚖️ Growing global backlash: China’s colossal output and export prowess fuel concerns that other countries risk becoming mere consumers of Chinese goods, with foreign governments considering more trade restrictions to protect their domestic industries.

• 🚀 Need for a pivot: Economists argue that China must strengthen domestic consumption and services, reduce its dependence on exports, and adopt new strategies to ensure long-term, sustainable growth.
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Q. To what extent can China continue to rely on export-driven growth?
A. China’s reliance on export-driven growth is increasingly challenged by global protectionism, especially higher tariffs and regulatory barriers. Weak domestic demand stemming from the property slump reduces the economy’s ability to pivot inward. As trading partners become wary of China’s industrial dominance, retaliation and restrictive policies are more likely. Shifting global supply chains, “nearshoring,” and geopolitics further limit China’s export potential. Consequently, while exports remain significant, the sustainability of this model is under strain, compelling China to diversify its growth drivers.

Q. . How might China’s shift towards advanced manufacturing industries influence income distribution, employment patterns, and social equity?
​A. A focus on advanced manufacturing can create well-paid jobs for skilled workers, potentially widening the gap between them and low-skilled labourers. It might reduce opportunities for unskilled workers, increasing income inequality unless accompanied by reskilling and education programmes. Urban areas and innovation hubs could prosper, leaving rural regions behind. Government interventions in training and support for lagging regions become essential. Overall, advanced manufacturing risks reinforcing a dual-track economy unless policies ensure broad-based benefits.

Q. Compare the likely impacts of persistent producer price deflation with those of consumer price deflation on China’s economy.
​A. Producer price deflation, driven by intense competition and overcapacity, compresses margins and discourages investment in manufacturing. It can lead to global price competition, undercutting foreign producers and heightening trade tensions. In contrast, consumer price deflation reduces household expectations and discourages spending, slowing overall growth. While producer price deflation primarily stresses firms and industrial sectors, consumer price deflation can erode aggregate demand and employment. Both forms are detrimental, but consumer price deflation often poses a broader macroeconomic threat to stable, long-term growth.
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​Q. How might China’s growing manufacturing dominance reshape trade relations and their consequences?
A.China’s industrial supremacy provokes defensive measures such as tariffs, quotas, and investment restrictions among major trade partners. This hardening stance may erode trust, complicate negotiations, and fragment global trade systems. Developing countries may become increasingly reliant on cheap Chinese imports, challenging their domestic industries and diversification efforts. For China, pushback could mean lost markets, retaliatory actions, and evolving supply chains that diminish its competitive edge. In sum, growing dominance risks polarising global commerce and escalating economic tensions.

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