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Book SynopsisAs one Asian economic crisis follows another, sending shock waves through the global market, questions about the making and conduct of industrial policy in the East take on a special urgency. Observers are sharply divided as to whether the ubiquitous...
Trade ReviewGregory Noble has written an important and painstakingly researched book that adds much to our understanding of the way industry policies develop and collective action problems are resolved in East Asia.
-- Mark Beeson * Pacific Affairs *
This systematically comparative study takes a close look at the impact of industrial policies on collective action in East Asia—Japan and Taiwan and, more briefly, in South Korea.... Brought to light are the unexpected inconsistencies in the effectiveness of Japanese policy which frequently succeeds with research and development consortia but struggles with cartels.... The author throws light on these countries' approach to today's global economy.
* International Review of Administrative Sciences *
