Handbook on the Northeast and Southeast Asian Economies (Elgar Original Reference)

This original Handbook on the Northeast and Southeast Asian Economies provides a broad overview of economic and social developments in the countries covered (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Lao, Malaysia, Myanmar, North Korea, The Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Viet Nam). The analytical narratives on the economic transformation of these economies draw on existing literature, and highlight the interactions of socio-political factors. They examine the role of economic policies and the influence exerted by historical and political circumstances. Each chapter, written by leading country experts, begins with a brief discussion of the political history of the country and ends with a discussion of future prospects and challenges. The editors' introduction provides a comprehensive survey of the political economy of Northeast and Southeast Asian economic transformation with a particular emphasis on post-Asian crisis issues. The editors have ensured that this Handbook will be an invaluable reference work for many years to come for researchers, academics and students of Asian studies. Policymakers interested in learning more about the background and future opportunities and challenges posed by these economies will also find much to engage them. Introduction : Northeast Asian Economic Development : Which Way Now? / Iyanatul Islam And Anis Chowdhury -- Japan / Craig Freedman -- South Korea / O. Yul Kwon -- Taiwan / Wan-wen Chu -- Singapore / Chia Siow Yue -- Hong Kong / Kui-wai Li -- Malaysia / Ahmad Zubaidi Baharumshah -- Thailand / Somboon Siriprachai -- The Philippines / Joseph Anthony Y. Lim -- Indonesia / Thee Kian Wie -- Brunei Darussalam / Rosnah Opai -- China / Huijong Wang -- Viet Nam / John Thoburn -- Cambodia / Melanie Beresford -- Laos / Andrea K. Chareunsy -- Myanmar (burma) / Tin Maung Maung Than -- North Korea / Frank Ruediger. Edited By Anis Chowdhury, Iyanatul Islam. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. COPYRIGHT......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Contributors......Page 6 Preface......Page 11 Introduction: Northeast Asian economic development: which way now?......Page 13 1 Japan......Page 29 2 South Korea......Page 54 3 Taiwan......Page 73 4 Singapore......Page 86 5 Hong Kong......Page 105 6 Malaysia......Page 125 7 Thailand......Page 141 8 The Philippines......Page 161 9 Indonesia......Page 181 10 Brunei Darussalam......Page 203 11 China......Page 217 12 Viet Nam......Page 236 13 Cambodia......Page 255 14 Laos......Page 271 15 Myanmar (Burma)......Page 289 16 North Korea......Page 310 Index......Page 329 Introduction / Anis Chowdhury and Iyanatul Islam Japan / Craig Freedman South Korea / O. Yul Kwon Taiwan / Wan-wen Chu Singapore / Chia, Siow Yue Hong Kong / Kui-Wai Li Malaysia / Ahmad Zubaidi Baharumshah / Thailand / Somboon Siriprachai The Philippines / Joseph Anthony Y. Lim Indonesia / Thee Kian Wee Brunei Darussalam / Rosnah Opai China / Huijong Wang Viet Nam / John Thoburn Cambodia / Melanie Beresford Lao / Andrea K. Chareunsy Myanmar (Burma) / Tin Maung Maung Than North Korea / Ruediger Frank.