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March 18, 2010

 

Is China Ready to Flood the Market with Low-Cost Pole Dancers?

After reading this New York Times story -- and watching the video -- I can't help but wonder if this is what the Chinese government means when it says it wants to encourage higher margin, less polluting industries by changing the VAT rebate structure. I mean, the carbon emissions from these types of suppliers are virtually zero. Makes sense to me from a centralized planning perspective. Let's hope that worldwide gentlemen's clubs do not file any anti-dumping complaints. Somehow, I don't think this made the Doha trade talks. Maybe next year.

- Jason Busch

Comments
Jason, I think you're onto something here. Wonder if there is a higher-margin outsourcing/BPO-type play for China here ...
# Posted By nobody's alter ego | 7/25/08 7:49 AM
What exactly are your google alert settings set to? I think pole dancing might be one of them. That, and Ashley Dupre
# Posted By Lisa Reisman | 7/25/08 7:53 AM
Lisa,

I read the NYT religiously everyday despite its left-leaning slant. I can't help it if they cover the escapades of the illustrious former governor of NYC and China's latest export opportunities. Seriously, Lisa, I was hoping you might see some labor arbitrage opportunities here, but alas, you have to make this personal. Think with your head and not your heart, my dear ;-)
# Posted By Jason Busch | 7/25/08 7:57 AM
My head tells me you have a penchant for certain types of stories. No, if I was going to get into this business, I'd be more industry specific like www.grindergirl.com.

:)
# Posted By Lisa Reisman | 7/25/08 8:02 AM
Is this "offwhoring"?

sorry... couldn't resist :)
# Posted By Phil Fersht | 7/25/08 9:38 AM
# Posted By ged | 11/11/08 5:10 PM
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