Jenkins, Glenn; Lai, Andrew - Economics Department, Queen's University - 1989
Malaysia, a country of approximately 16 million people which gained independence in 1957, relied heavily on trade to … 1980-83, however, the rate slipped to 3.1 percent per year. Malaysia’s traditional exports are natural rubber and palm oil … contrast to its policies for natural rubber and palm oil, Malaysia steadily intervened in the price of rice during the study …