Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia
About the Book Series
The aim of this series is to publish original, high-quality work by both new and established scholars on all aspects of the growth economies of Asia.
The Thai Economy
1st Edition
By Chris Dixon
December 22, 1998
The Thai Economy examines the origins and consequences of the Thai economy's accelerated growth since the mid-1980s. The authors place a particular emphasis on the historical development and contemporary economic structure that tends to set Thailand apart from other developing countries....
Trade Policy Issues in Asian Development
1st Edition
By Prema-chandra Athukorala
December 09, 1998
This study examines issues of trade policy in the light of the experience of developing Asian economies. Case studies highlight rapidly unfolding issues in trade and development with reference to Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.The issues explored ...
Technology and Innovation in Japan: Policy and Management for the Twenty First Century
1st Edition
Edited
By Martin Hemmert, Christian Oberländer
September 18, 1998
This book demonstrates that long-awaited changes to technology policy and corporate strategy are now taking place in Japan. The study also questions whether it is the programme of reform or the will and ability to implement these reforms which is new. Contributors explore the repositioning of the ...
Trade and Investment in China: The European Experience
1st Edition
Edited
By Jim Slater, Roger Strange, Limin Wang
August 25, 1998
China is under close scrutiny both as a market that could provide massive returns to investors and because of its potential to become the most powerful economy in Asia. This new study examines the economic relationship between China and Europe, its importance and how it is likely to evolve.The book...
Technological Capabilities and Export Success in Asia
1st Edition
Edited
By Dieter Ernst, Tom Ganiatsos, Lynn Mytelka
June 26, 1998
What accounts for export success? A team of international contributors show that learning and capability formation are critical to sustain competitiveness. Through a series of case studies of firms in the textile and garment and electronics industries of five Asian economies - Korea, Taiwan, ...
Chinese Firms and Technology in the Reform Era
1st Edition
By Yizheng Shi
March 13, 1998
In Chinese Firms and Technology in the Reform Era, Yizheng Shi analyses the technological behaviour of state- owned firms. In particular he shows how they have imported, utilised and assimilated foreign technology into their operations. The author argues that despite being granted more autonomy and...
The Japanese Foreign Exchange Market
1st Edition
By Beate Reszat
December 16, 1997
In recent years, Japan's financial market has seen dramatic changes, in particular the explosive growth of currency trading and the increasing international role of the yen. This book gives a comprehensive overview of this activity. This work is the first non-Japanese language title to examine the ...
The Politics of Economic Development in Indonesia: Contending Perspectives
1st Edition
Edited
By Vedi Hadiz
March 24, 1997
Despite increased Western interest in Indonesian economic growth, domestic interpretations remain largely unknown outside Indonesia and have rarely been available in English. Translating key speeches and articles from the political debates surrounding Indonesian economic development, the authors ...
Industrialization in Malaysia: Import Substitution and Infant Industry Performance
1st Edition
By Rokiah Alavi
November 07, 1996
Some of the most successful growth economies in the Pacific Rim have combined protectionist Import Substitution Industrialisation policies with export-oriented policies. This study provides a systematic rethinking of relationships between strategies within the Malaysian context....
Japan's Trade Policy: Action or Reaction?
1st Edition
By Yumiko Mikanagi
May 22, 1996
This book explores the process of policy-making in Japan providing a valuable insight for academics and policy-makers into Japan's massive trade surpluses and the resultant mounting international pressure to resolve the situation....
The Changing Capital Markets of East Asia
1st Edition
Edited
By Ky Cao
December 13, 1995
In recent years much attention has been given to the unparalleled economic development of East Asia. In The Changing Capital Markets of East Asia the contributors look at the growing sophistication of capital markets in this area and discuss the possible economic and political consequences. The ...
Women and Industrialization in Asia
1st Edition
Edited
By Susan Horton
December 12, 1995
It is well known that the female work force has played a large part in the Asian `export miracle.' Yet their role has commonly been depicted as confined to sweat shops and tea houses. This book examines the bigger picture regarding women in the labour market and how this has been changing in the ...