, Southeast Asian economies including Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. The contributors provide a well documented, multi …. Examining the complex link between globalisation and social development in Europe and Southeast Asia, Globalisation and Social …

an outstanding one. While Europe still stands unrivalled in terms of its regional integration achievements, East Asian …

economic integration, with particular reference to the experiences of Europe and East Asia. The distinguished contributors …

sources of growth of US industries -- 4. Total factor productivity growth in Chinese industries, 1981-2000 -- 5. Growth … and output growth in Taiwan, 1981-1999 -- 7. Purchasing power parities for international comparisons of output and … project by RIETI (Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry), Japan. The total factor productivity growth and level …

institutions constrain growth in Nigeria -- Information hardware at incipient phase in South Africa -- Taiwan's move from follower …

sustaining growth and performance in their economies, as well as the ways in which governments can assist and enhance that …

, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand, highlighting different strategic approaches to building capabilities in industrial … -- 12. Foreign direct investment, technology and competitiveness in Thailand / Peter Brimble -- 13. Technology development …

ever enjoyed sustained growth in living standards. The contributors to this book aim to discover why the world today …-lasting growth in East Asia's Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs). Drawing from the experiences of Hong Kong, South Korea … growth while others decline? * What are the major determinants of long-term growth and development? * Is human capital the …

unprecedented phenomena underlines the importance of understanding the driving forces behind the growth 'miracle' of East Asia …. Yanrui Wu addresses some of the most critical macroeconomic issues associated with East Asian growth. Principally focusing on … growth are examined and in each case an analytical framework is applied to empirical data. Specific themes include …