There are competing theories to explain the reasons behind the international competitiveness of manufacturing in Asia. Analysing these different theories will bring important lessons, not just for Asia, but for developing economies the world over.This lucid book studies industries and firms in...

This collection discusses the role of financial institutions and markets in East Asian and Japan, corporate governance and new technology and how to redesign the East Asian and Japanese financial systems

This book focuses on the key role played by producer services in shaping new business areas and new patterns for social mobility, and their interdependence with the State and the emergence and flourishing of the new professions

A comprehensive collection of writings from economists of Vietnamese origin. Topics covered include macroeconomics, microeconomics, education, international trade, communication, income distribution and poverty measurement

This important collection is a timely contribution to the debate on the Asian financial crisis. With chapters by well-established international Asian economics experts, this book constitutes a finely judged example of the varying opinions

Book Cover -- Half-Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables and boxes -- Contributors -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- 1 Policy dialogue, surveillance and financial cooperation in East Asia -- POLICY DIALOGUE AND SURVEILLANCE IN EAST ASIA -- INSIGHTS FROM OTHERS' EXPERIENCE...