Description
Book SynopsisThe ten countries in the ASEAN region account for approximately 5% of world gross domestic product and 8% of world population and represent the most diverse group of nations in terms of the level of prosperity, political system, culture, language, and history. This diversity in ASEAN not only helps us understand the notion of national competitiveness, but also provides important policy lessons for both developed and developing countries.This book — a collection of essays — provides insights on competitiveness challenges and policies. It provides an excellent overview of competitiveness for a group of countries at various stages of development. Written in a simple and accessible manner, this book will be of interest to students, researchers, business executives and government officials.
Table of ContentsCountry Essays on ASEAN; Building National Consensus Around Competitiveness; National Competitiveness Councils; Role of Government in Competitiveness; Automobile Industry in Thailand; Formulating and Implementing Cluster Policies; Emerging Economies; Economic Diversification; Land-Locked Countries; Resource Rich Countries; Sustainability of Economic Growth; Brunei; Indonesia; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Vietnam.
