Economic Growth and Employment in Vietnam [Hardcover]

Vietnam has enjoyed significant economic success since the implementation of its doi moi reforms, including rapid growth in GDP, exports and foreign and domestic investment, and a shedding of poorly-performing state-owned enterprises. Despite this, however, the economic situation for many ordinary people in Vietnam is fragile, with income only just above the poverty line, and high unemployment, especially among the young. In addition, inflation is high, and the state-owned sector is still large, much of it still performing badly. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current economic situation in Vietnam. It outlines the state of the economy, paying special attention to employment, discusses government policies including on trade and integration with the global economy, and concludes by assessing the key challenges facing Vietnams economy going forward.

Preface  Part 1: Economic and Non-economic Performances  1. Economic Performances  2. Human Development Performances  3. Employment Performances  Part 2: Determinants of Employment Growth  4. Macroeconomic Policies  5. Trade Policies  6. Globalization  7. State-owned Enterprises  8. Business Regulatory Framework  Part 3: Human Resources and Economic Development  9. Demand for Skilled Human Resources  10. Higher Education  11. Technical-vocational Education and Training  Part 4: Concluding Remarks  12. Economic Growth, Employment and Education

This is an informative and detailed work on Vietnam's economic and human development over the last few decades.

Nguyen Dinh Chuc, Institute of Regional Sustainable Development - Journal of Southeast Asian Economics

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