East Asian Economies : Transformation and Challenges

East Asia is regarded as growth centre in the world today, even as political tension in that region remains high. Economic growth has spilled over from Japan to the Asian newly industrialized economies, as well as to the middle-income countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) through foreign trade and investment. Despite economic growth, an East Asian multilateral security shceme was never created. Will this situation change in the new international environment? With these trends in mind, the collection of articles in this volume sheds light on economic and political issues of natural in East Asia. The articles discuss a comprehensive range of topics: Macroeconomic performance Foreign direct investment Tade policies Financial markets Security arrangements Surveys of recent developments in Southe Korea, People's Republic of China, and Taiwan. Integration within ASEAN focusing on AFTA and subregional co-operation. Integration of Indochinese economies in to greater Southeast Asian markets.

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers.

On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world?

In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests.

Contents List of Tables List of Figures Foreword 1. Introduction: East Asian economies in transformation Part One. Studies of policy issues 2. East Asian security issues in the post -Cold War era 3. Macroeconomic performance of developing economies: A comparison of Korea, Thailand and the Philippines since 1966 4. DFI and technology transfer in East Asia: Policies and their consequences 5. Financial liberalization in Asian countries 6. East Asian trade and investment policies 7. East Asian agricultural trade and protectionism 8. International labour migration and economic development under increasing returns to scale Part Two. Regional and country studies 9. Progress and issues in ASEAN economic integration 10. ASEAN-Indochina relations: Prospects and scope for enhanced economic co-operation 11. The Korean economy in distress: Major issues and challenges in the 1990s 12. China's open policy and its return to GATT 13. Prospects and policy options from Taiwan's perspective Contributors