This book claims that de jure economic integration is in progress in East Asia, after the advancement of de facto integration. The book contains new international trade theory, spatial economics, data-work empirical studies, and field studies on various scenarios of de jure economic integration

Broadening and deepening of economic and political integration are hallmarks of the EU and ASEAN. This book critically analyses the economic and institutional changes in both Europe and Asia. There is considerable potential for instability, but one also finds regional growth opportunities....

This book presents a deeper understanding of the on-going de facto economic integration in East Asia, looking at the extent of economic integration, what sort of integration has been accomplished, and comparing the level of integration reached and the path followed to that of the European Union