{"product_id":"east-asia-and-latin-america-9780742523760","title":"East Asia and Latin America","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume sheds new light on the much-neglected topic of current and potential relations between East Asia and Latin America. The contributors contend that close cooperation between peoples and governments of these two areas is feasible and desirableand indeed that it could have beneficial effects on the shaping of a new world order in the face of globalization and in the wake of 9\/11.  In a genuinely comparative set of essays, the book focuses on two broad themes: economic and political connections between East Asia and Latin America, and similarities and differences in developmental paths and public policies. Part I explores economic linkages, emphasizing trade, investment, and patterns of regional integration. Part II compares economic development strategies, reopening arguments about the substance and utility of the so-called Asian model. Part III offers a systematic comparison of currency crises and policy responses in Mexico, Thailand, Korea, and Brazil. Part IV explores the ch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn intriguing collection of sixteen papers by contributors from Latin American and Asian academics and professional experts, putting forward a case for close co-operation between the peoples and governmentsof these two areas. * British Bulletin of Publications on Latin America, the Caribbean, Portugal and Spain *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1 The Global Arena Introduction 2 East Asia, Latin America, and the Changing World Order Chapter 1 3 The Challenge of Globalization: Strategic Options for Developing Economies Part 1 4 The Economic Connection Chapter 2 5 Capital Flows from Japan to Latin America Chapter 3 6 Economic Relations between Korea and Latin America Chapter 4 7 Modes of Economic Integration between Asia and Latin America Chapter 5 8 Agents of Interaction-The Changing Roles of Business Firms Part II 9 Developmental Strategies Compared Chapter 6 10 Pragmatism and Planning in East Asia and Brazil Chapter 7 11 The Role of the State in Economic Development: Korea and Mexico Chapter 8 12 Economic Reform and Poverty in Korea, Chile, and Mexico Part III 13 Confronting Economic Crises Chapter 9 14 The Mexican Peso Crisis Chapter 10 15 Thailand's Unexpected Crisis Chapter 11 16 Korea's Recovery Program Chapter 12 17 Currency Crises in Asia and Latin America Chapter 13 18 Searching for the Exits-Perspectives on Crisis Management Part IV 19 The Roles of Major Powers Chapter 14 20 Japan and the Asia-Latin American Connection Chapter 15 21 China, Latin America, and the Developing World Chapter 16 22 The United States: Building a New World Order? Postscript 23 Forging the New Relationship: A Framework for Policy","brand":"Rlpg\/Galleys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037578133847,"sku":"9780742523760","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780742523760.jpg?v=1750936342","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/east-asia-and-latin-america-9780742523760","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}