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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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking a conceptual approach, this book studies the economic development of the four East Asian economies since 1950. This work will be of interest to scholars in East Asian economics, and those interested in modern economic development.

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.

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.

This book evinces that the establishment of the Mae Sot SEZ exemplifies the Thai nationstate¿s attempts to exploit myriad opportunities presented by globalisation and regionalisation, all the more necessary after years of political turmoil in the country which has resulted in a severe economic downturn.

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.

Yoshiro Miwa asks whether a state can correct market failures and in particular critically analyses the performance of the Japanese economy as a result of state intervention within it.

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.

The role of ethnic Chinese business in Southeast Asia in catalyzing economic development has been hotly debated throughout cycles of boom and bust. This text critically examines some of the key features attributed to Chinese business: business-government relations, the family firm, trust and networks, and supposed "Asian" values.

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.

There is a deepening debate in East Asia about the prospects for common exchange rate arrangements, even including the formation of a common currency in the longer term. This raises a complex set of issues and this volume provides a detailed yet comprehensive examination of key issues in the debate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This book examines the long run of economic growth in East Asia from 1945 to the present, assessing the various theories put forward to explain the phenomenon, and appraising the various factors which have contributed to economic growth in East Asia.