1st Edition

Southeast Asian Paper Tigers?

Edited By Jomo K. S. Copyright 2003

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

    1. Introduction: Southeast Asia's Ersatz Miracle  2. Manufacturing Export Growth in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand  3. New Approaches to Investment Policy in the ASEAN 4  4. Technology Policies and Innovation Systems in Southeast Asia  5. Education and Economic Development in Southeast Asia: Myths and Realities  6. Growth with Equity in East Asia  7. Financial Capacity and Governance in Southeast Asia

    Biography

    Jomo K. S. is at the University of Malaya, Malaysia

    'A well-written and timely book that deserves to be read by all those with a professional interest in Southeast Asia or those who want to learn more about this region.' - The Journal of Asian Studies