Asia-Pacific Economies: A Survey - Hardcover

Islam and Chowdbury provide an overview of the major economic issues in the Asia Pacific region, as well as individual country case studies. The book is divided into 2 parts: Part I offers new insights into the core issues, the topics discussed include:
* macroeconomic management
* financial systems and domestic resources
* growth, poverty and income distribution
* third wave democratization
Part II provides case histories of Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and China. Each country is treated systematically, with a brief history, followed by a political and economic analysis.
Non-technical and accessible, this book is supplemented by a substantial bibliography.

The Asia-Pacific region is often described as a "miracle economy" flourishing in the "Pacific Century". With one exception, the economies of the area have deservedly earned a reputation as fast-growing and dynamic. However the situation in each country cannot be simplified by a block, comparative approach. Asia Pacific Economies, considers the countries first together and then individually thus giving a uniquely full picture of the diversity and possibilities of the region. Part 1 provides an insight into the core issues, highlighting success stories as well as prospective weaknesses. Topics discussed include: * macroeconomic management * financial systems and domestic resources * environmental issues * growth, poverty and income distribution * third wave democratization Part 2 concentrates on individual countries; Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and China. For each country, a brief history is followed by a political and economic analysis of the situation, with an emphasis placed on recent developments. Clearly written, this book contains a non-technical but rigorous discussion of public policy and political economy. Supplemented by a substantial bibliography, it will be a useful guide to students of this fast-changing region.