Achieving Industrialization in East Asia [Paperback]

This book examines the economic success of the industrializing economies of East Asia.This book examines the economic success of the industrializing economies of East Asia. Judged in terms of economic growth, or by a combination of economic and welfare criteria, this group of East Asian countries has established a clear lead over other developing areas of the world.This book examines the economic success of the industrializing economies of East Asia. Judged in terms of economic growth, or by a combination of economic and welfare criteria, this group of East Asian countries has established a clear lead over other developing areas of the world.This book examines the economic success of the newly industrializing and near-industrializing economies of East Asia. The distinguished group of authors covers a range of topics in a comparative perspective, and identifies lessons of concern to economic, political, and social questions throughout the developing world. Contributors: James Riedel, Hollis Chenery, Seiji Naya, Thomas G. Parry, Robert Wade, Arnold C. Harberger, Deepak Lal, Ryokichi Hirono, Stephen Haggard, J.A.C. Mackie, William J. O'Malley.List of figures; List of tables; Contributors to this volume; Preface; Abbreviations; Symbols; 1. Economic development in East Asia: doing what comes naturally? James Riedel; 2. Industrialization and growth: alternative views of East Asia Hollis Chenery; 3. The role of trade policies in the industrialization of rapidly growing Asian developing countries Seiji Naya; 4. The role of foreign capital in East Asian industrialization, growth and development Thomas G. Parry; 5. The role of government in overcoming market failure: Taiwan, Republic of Korea and Japan Robert Wade; 6. Growth, industrialization and economic structure: Latin America and East Asia compared Arnold C. Harberger; 7. Ideology and industrialization in India and East Asia Deepak Lal; 8. Japan: model for East Asian industrialization? Ryokichi Hirono; 9. The politics l‹