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. Jomo K. S. Introduction: Southeast Asia's Ersatz Miracle 2. Rajah Rasiah Manufacturing Export Growth in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand 3. Greg Felker and Jomo K. S. New Approaches to Investment Policy in the ASEAN 4 4. Greg Felker Technology Policies and Innovation Systems in Southeast Asia 5. Anne Booth Education and Economic Development in Southeast Asia: Myths and Realities 6. Jomo K. S. Growth with Equity in East Asia 7. Natastha Hamilton-Hart and Jomo K. S. 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