integration of ASEAN in the world economy : the crucial role of FTAs. …In an age of increased necessity for competitiveness of nations and at a time when the world economy is facing … recession, this book explores the possible trajectory of ASEAN : arguably one of the most dynamic areas in the world--as a …

-- Chapter 1 Overview: New Results on Poverty, Inequality, and the Growth in the Era of Globalization -- The Issues -- The … Growth -- Has Globalization Worsened Inequality? -- Has Globalization Been Good for Poor People? -- Research and Monopolies … Growth -- Globalization: Divergence -- Evidence of Convergence or Divergence -- Chapter 3 Inequality as We Know It …