This book examines the effects of the changing global geography of production for the growth prospects of East Asian economies. The authors conclude that in the face of a global environment, economies in East Asia need to adapt to the changing character of global production networks and to...

This chapter explores how East Asia's upgrading perspectives in the electronics industry are affected by transformations in global production networks (GPNs), with a focus on Malaysia. Vertical specialization, increased coordination and the emergence of China as a priority investment target for...