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China’s Abuse of Non-Compete Clauses Is Killing Its Economy

NCCs must not become legal bludgeons against workers that insulate corporations from healthy competition or retain workers through coercion.
China’s Abuse of Non-Compete Clauses Is Killing Its Economy
People attend a job fair in Shenyang, in northeastern Liaoning Province, China, on Oct. 22, 2024. STR/AFP via Getty Images
Miles Pollard
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Though often overlooked, the misuse of non-compete clauses (NCCs) can severely curtail economic activity. Consider China.

Miles Pollard is an economic policy analyst with the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at The Heritage Foundation.