There are competing theories to explain the reasons behind the international competitiveness of manufacturing in Asia. Analysing these different theories will bring important lessons, not just for Asia, but for developing economies the world over. This lucid book studies industries and firms in East Asia and examines the major determinants of their economic performance. With contributions from such leading thinkers as Ha-Joon Chang and Rajah Rasiah, the book covers such themes as: *industrial policy and East Asia *Taiwan's information technology industry *The role of the government in technological capability building Manufacturing Competitiveness in Asia touches on many important themes and issues and as such will be of great interest to students, academics and policy-makers involved in industrial economics, international trade and Asian studies.
| ISBN: | 9780415408660 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2006 |
| Author: | Jomo K S |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 236 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia |
| Genres: |
Development economics and emerging economies Political economy International economics |
There are competing theories to explain the reasons behind the international competitiveness of manufacturing in Asia. Analysing these different theories will bring important lessons, not just for Asia, but for developing economies the world over. This lucid book studies industries and firms in East Asia and examines the major determinants of their economic performance. With contributions from such leading thinkers as Ha-Joon Chang and Rajah Rasiah, the book covers such themes as: *industrial policy and East Asia *Taiwan's information technology industry *The role of the government in technological capability building Manufacturing Competitiveness in Asia touches on many important themes and issues and as such will be of great interest to students, academics and policy-makers involved in industrial economics, international trade and Asian studies.
Manufacturing Competitiveness in Asia features in the following genres: Development economics and emerging economies, Political economy, International economics
Manufacturing Competitiveness in Asia is available in Paperback
Manufacturing Competitiveness in Asia was written by Jomo K S and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Manufacturing Competitiveness in Asia has 236 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia series
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