Cover -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Original Title Page -- Original Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Part I A theory of regional adjustment -- 1 The adjustment problem -- Introduction -- A...

A decade and a half since the Philippines embarked on a major program of decentralization, the authors of this book have undertaken a detailed examination of all aspects of the nation's regional dynamics and policies. Their analysis extends to comparable experiences in East Asia, particularly...