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Book SynopsisThis book explores how a clear-eyed set of policies can govern a country's wellbeing from an economic standpoint and the vision it takes to propel a country to new heights. The author considers not just development, but how development was undone by policies and actions that were not governed by a consistent long-range vision.
Trade ReviewA well-written, properly documented study examining the contemporary histories of Southeast Asia countries referred to as 'Asia's minidragons' for their rapid economic growth: Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. . . . This book will be useful for graduate students in economic development and economists interested in economic problems in Third World countries. Recommended. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Rise and Fall of Southeast Asia as a Regional Economic Predominant: Some General Evaluations Chapter 2 Taiwan's Economic Path after the Second World War Chapter 3 Singapore's Vision for Economic Growth, Sustainability, and Re-growth of Today and Tomorrow Chapter 4 The Dynamics Behind Malaysia's Economic Growth: An Uneasy Road for Prosperity Still Followed Chapter 5 Thailand: From Economic Growth to the Initial Point of the Domino Effect of Currency Devaluations and Beyond Chapter 6 Indonesia: Its Rise to Commercial Power & Factors Leading to the Instabilities of 1997 and Beyond Chapter 7 The Asia of Today and Beyond: The Lessons to Be Learned from the Asian Experience Chapter 8 Epilogue: A Final School of Thought: Taking Stock in a Vision with and Beyond the Lessons
