Bücher der Reihe Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia

This book considers the many challenges facing trade unions and worker representation in a wide range of Asian countries. For each country full background is given on how trade unions and other forms of worker representation have arisen.

Using the information technology sector as the main case study of the 'alliance' between Singapore and India, this book examines the challenges that both have overcome to expand their bilateral trade. It provides a competitive analysis for intra-regional foreign direct investment.

Is late industrialization an advantage? This book examines the case of South Korea and compares it with the experiences of Germany at the turn of the century and Japan this century.

Examines the consequences of SARS in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia, with attention to the economic, labour market and human resource management implications of the outbreak. This book combines empirical data with thematic analysis, and also considers the implications for business and governmental policy-making.

Presents the Singapore economy through a macroeconometric model. Using modelling techniques, this book offers insights into how the Singapore economy works. It presents an introduction to the Singapore economy and is useful for econometric modellers and policy makers in Singapore as well as undergraduates and graduate researchers.

Written by a recognized expert in the area of business economics, this book analyzes the effect of the IT revolution, globalization and the 'new economy' on the development of East Asia.

This collection translates key speeches and articles from the debates surrounding Indonesian economic development, previously rarely available in English.

This text examines the process of trade policy making in Japan and takes the US/Japan trade talks of the mid 1980s as a focal case study. Four key areas are covered: pharmaceuticals; telecommunications; electronics; and forestry products.

Since 1975 the economy of Papua New Guinea has focused on mineral, rather than agricultural production as previously. This is the first book to look at these changes in a complex, rapidly evolving nation from an economic perspective.

This study examines issues of trade and policy in developing Asian economies such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

This book focuses on the role played by state- sponsored innovation in economic development and national development strategies.

In an era of dramatic transformation, this book examines the role of the private sector in China's economic growth, controversially suggesting that it has been driving the reform.

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

A study of industries and firms in East Asia which examines economic performance through such themes as industrial policy, Taiwan's information technology industry and the role of the government in technological capability building.

This work explores the development in Japan throughout the 20th century of marketing, consumption and marketing thought. It also discusses how these are likely to develop at a time when globalization and international marketing are having an increasing impact in Japan.

Including many papers from scholars based in Japan and China, this collection supplies insights into aspects of East Asian economic development which will interest scholars in a variety of related fields and provoke further research and debate.

Asia has undergone rapid transformation over the past several decades as many countries have embraced new technologies and the processes of globalisation. Focusing on a number of developed and developing Asian economies, this book explores the dynamics of workforce development and skill formation, and considers questions of both skills shortages and skills gaps.

This book argues that China's businesses face a huge crisis because there is a considerable shortage of competent business leaders in China, at a time when leadership skills are required urgently, as China's businesses evolve and engage ever more with the global economy. The book outlines the nature and extent of the problem, but argues that a new breed of manager is emerging, emphasising more flexibility, engagement with workers and competence in the market economy. The book evaluates different management approaches in China and sets out how self-development is widespread and important.

Examines the Asian experience of special economic zones (SEZs) in China, India, Malaysia and the Philippines. This book explores the origins, nature and status of these zones in Asia, together with the various trends connected with them, and the challenges they face.

Examines banking reform in the economies of Southeast Asia as they sought to adapt to major developments in the global economic system over the decades. Focusing on the turbulent decade of financial boom and bust from 1994 to 2004, this book explores the ways in which states respond to external shocks and the implications for policy choices.

This book explores the importance of entrepreneurs in driving economic growth as the world economy grows and becomes more integrated and more liberal.

A comprehensive collection of writings from economists of Vietnamese origin. Topics covered include macroeconomics, microeconomics, education, international trade, communication, income distribution and poverty measurement.

How can private enterprises help China mitigate its macroeconomic problems? And what are the main obstacles to private enterprise development? This book answers these questions by identifying the range of cultural, political and financial challenges confronting China's private enterprises, and assessing their performance and potential.

Focuses on the economic collapse of 1997, and the effect on the status of East Asia as an economic power. The author looks at how currency depreciations, personal and state indebtedness, mass unemployment and rioting brought the paternalistic capitalist phase to an end in Asia, and analyzes Asia's complex recovery and future challenges.

Much has been written on China's State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) reform following the restructuring impact on China's economic reform process. This book provides an analysis of SOEs by assessing the transformation process of eleven specific industries, with reference to the state of competition, and the influence of WTO membership.

A comprehensive overview of the the Japanese foreign exchange market, this text provides a comparative economic analysis of practices and risks as well as related policy issues.