# In an op-ed, Prof. Michael Spence discusses economic slowdown in China

1 Faculty News April 28, 2015 ![Project Syndicate logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_030500.jpg?itok=ONV7lJ6H)>

Excerpt from [Project Syndicate](http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-new-normal-investment-by-michael-spence-2015-04) -- "A further slowdown in China is a distinct possibility. China’s leaders must do what it takes to ensure that such a slowdown is not viewed as secular trend – a perception that could undermine the consumption and investment that the economy so badly needs."

[Read more](http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-new-normal-investment-by-michael-spence-2015-04)

Additional coverage appeared on [The Japan Times](http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2015/05/01/commentary/world-commentary/chinas-slowing-new-normal/).