Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes that the recent surge in gold prices is not directly linked to inflation, but rather driven by a combination of social and economic factors, including weak U.S. non-farm data, geopolitical tensions, and sustained central bank purchases of gold [1][3][11] - The relationship between gold prices and inflation is often oversimplified, as historical memories and social media amplify public anxiety about inflation, despite current data showing low core CPI levels in China [3][5][11] Group 2 - The article highlights a shift in the purchasing behavior of Chinese consumers, particularly the "Chinese aunties," who have evolved from impulsive buyers to more rational investors, now favoring gold bars and ETFs over traditional gold jewelry [5][7][8] - The motivations behind gold purchases have changed, with a significant portion of buyers now seeking to mitigate unknown risks rather than purely aiming for profit, reflecting a broader societal trust crisis [11][12] Group 3 - The article discusses the implications of the gold buying trend as a reflection of societal anxiety during economic transitions, where traditional value preservation methods are perceived as less reliable [11][12][16] - It suggests that addressing the underlying societal needs for security and trust requires improvements in social safety nets and financial education, rather than solely focusing on gold as an investment [14][16]

韩国经济 "压缩性增长" 的代价正在显现。 文丨曾梦龙 编辑丨钱杨 韩国的面积和人口和浙江省接近。1961 年，它的 GDP 只有朝鲜的 1/3，是世界上最贫穷的国家之一。但靠着 30 多年、每年接近 10% 的 GDP 增长率，韩国在 1990 年代一跃跻身发达国家，21 世纪后多次位列全球第十大经济体。 韩国经济增长让世界瞩目。在新冠疫情到来前，韩国也大致保持了比绝大部分发达国家更高的增速，没有出现类似日本的 "失去 30 年"。但增长没能掩盖问 题：它已经处于 "人口紧急状态"，是世界上生育率最低的国家，低至 0.72（妇女一生中生育子女的总数）；它是发达国家中自杀率最高的，每天近 40 人自 杀；它是发达国家中工作时间最长的，政府规定的每周最长工时最高时接近 70 小时；毫不意外，它也是发达国家中幸福指数最低的。 许多韩国年轻人称自己是 "N 抛世代"（N-po generation）或者 "粉红"（Pink）族，前者指抛弃了恋爱、结婚、生子、人际关系、就业与梦想等人生愿望，后者 是 "低收入、没有孩子"（poor income，no kids）的代称。 首尔大学社会学系特聘教授张庆燮（장경섭）将这一 ...