
The Politics of Open Economies
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand
Cambridge University Press
Published on 30. October 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
260 pages
978-0-521-58683-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book asks why some countries have responded to the external constraints and opportunities arising from their global and regional economic context by opening up their economies. In particular, the authors examine the role domestic political and economic factors play in shaping the decision to become more open, or more inward-looking. The countries of Southeast Asia have generally enjoyed economic success in the postwar period. The authors argue that one of the explanations for this success has been their integration into the global division of labor, and analyze decision-makers' reasons for following this course. They place particular emphasis on external events, notably the two oil shocks of the 1970s, and the more recent outflow of investment capital and manufacturing capacity from Japan and East Asia.
Reviews / Votes
"This is an excellent work on the political-economy of Pacific Rim trade and capital flows in Southeast Asia." B. F. Hope, ChoiceMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
13 Tables, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
427 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-58683-2 (9780521586832)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Author
George Washington University, Washington DC
Georgetown University, Washington DC
Content
1. Introduction; 2. The regional context of Southeast Asian economic growth: the international context; 3. Indonesia; 4. Malaysia; 5. The Philippines; 6. Thailand; 7. Conclusion.