Bücher der Reihe Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia

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.

Guangdong is one of the key industrial centres and economic powerhouses in China. This book illustrates how Guangdong's impressive development record has been marred by its rising regional disparity, investigates the main causes of this disparity, and draws conclusions regarding the lessons China can learn from it.

Addressing the structure and dynamics of the Chinese economy, this book examines the connection between growth and the version of Marxism that has been adopted by the Communist Party of China. Covering the industry, agriculture, labour power and financial markets, it studies the process of integrating the domestic economy into global capitalism.

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.

The Japanese economy is beginning to show signs of recovery after years of stagnation/deflation. Production function studies and econometric model simulations suggest that with appropriate policies the Japanese economy can grow more rapidly. This book posits a number of policy proposals which would help to accelerate Japan's economic growth.

In the early 1990s, financial liberalization started in India, and it was thought that such reforms would increase economic growth. This study applies the flow of funds model for India. Using detailed data of the Indian economy, the financial sector is presented with associated policy simulation for India.

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.

Offering a comprehensive account of the role of trade unions in Asia, this book covers the important Asian economies. It focuses on how trade unions have organized to represent workers and the strategies they have adopted. It also discusses issues surrounding wages and working conditions, health and safety, and women's employment opportunities.

Exploring the relationship between the United States and the Malayan/Malaysian economy, this book concentrates on the period 1870 to 1957, with particular focus on trade flows and foreign direct investment. It considers the impact of the presence of both British governments and businesses on the US-Malayan relationship.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Based on previously unpublished archival records, this book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the development of Hong Kong as one of the worlds premier international financial centres.

Focusing on a relatively unexplored aspect of one of the world's most dynamic economic regions, this book examines the changing nature of unemployment in a range of key Asian countries over the last two decades.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Looking at women in the Asian labour market, this book produces some surprising results and dispels some common myths regarding the position of female workers in the region.

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 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.

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.