Examining Perspectives On China's Near-Monopoly Of Rare Earths

China’s behavior as a near-monopolist of rare earths has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. This thesis first examines the underlying causes behind China’s rise to the status of rare-earths near-monopolist, including government support; lax environmental controls; unregulated production...

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Main Author: Bryant, Gregory J
Format: Others
Published: FIU Digital Commons 2015
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1845
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2966&context=etd