Southeast Asia and the ASEAN Economic Community
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9783030197247
ISBN-10: 3030197247
Pagini: 487
Ilustrații: XXXV, 487 p. 110 illus.
Dimensiuni: 148 x 210 mm
Greutate: 0.62 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2019
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Palgrave Macmillan
Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland
ISBN-10: 3030197247
Pagini: 487
Ilustrații: XXXV, 487 p. 110 illus.
Dimensiuni: 148 x 210 mm
Greutate: 0.62 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2019
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Palgrave Macmillan
Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland
Cuprins
1. Southeast Asia and the AEC, an Introduction
Geography of the Region
History of the Region
Early Identity and Influences
The Europeans and Japan
ASEAN: From Individual Countries to a Region
The Economies of ASEAN and AEC in the Structure of This Book
Part I: Six Large Economies
2. The Philippines
Introduction
History in Brief
National Characteristics
From the ‘Sick Man of Asia’ to its ‘Rising Tiger’
Overview: The Philippine Economy
Drivers of Growth
Economic Freedom
The Philippines in the AEC
Origins of ASEAN
Extent of the Market
ASEAN as a Competitive Production Hub
Cost of Doing Business as a Key Determinant of Participating in AEC as a Production Hub
How Do the Philippines Compete in Terms of the Costs of Doing Business?
Human Resources: The Ultimate Resource
The Philippines as a Dynamic Part of the ASEAN Production Hub: Way Forward
Challenges in the AEC for the Philippines
Prospects
Labour and Services Exports
Resurgence in Manufacturing
Construction Boom
Tourism
Challenges
Final Remarks
3. The Vietnamese Economy at the Crossroads
Introduction
Vietnam Today
Historical Background
Economic Overview
Political Regime and Culture
The Government of Vietnam
The Economic Culture of Vietnam: Confucian and Communist Legacies
Global Integration and Transformation of Economic Behaviour
Trade Liberalization and Consumer Behaviour
The Rise of the Internet and Its Economic Implications
The Economic Leaders of Transitional Vietnam
The Vietnamese Superclass
Aspirations for Prosperity: The Start-Up Fever
Vietnamese Foreign Trade
Trade Overview
Within the ASEAN Region
China Trade and FDI
Trade with Other Partners
Whither the Vietnamese Market Economy?
Macroeconomic Stability under Political Influence
Sustainability Assessment
Conclusion
4. Thailand
Introduction
Economic Policy and Historical Background
Natural Resources, Strengths and Comparative Advantages
Unskilled Labour and Migrant Workers
Competitiveness and Ease of Doing Business
Economic Needs and Weaknesses
Resource scarcities (aging society, and severe degradation of natural resources
Inability to escape the middle-income trap
Serious income distribution problems
Economic Freedom
Compliance with AEC Institutions
Conclusion on Thailand and the AEC
5. Malaysia: Trade, Foreign Direct Investment and Regional Integration
Introduction
Historical and Developmental Snapshots
Changing Trade Posture and Investment Dynamics
Shifting Focus of Industrial Policy
Growing Regional Connections
Global Track Record
Concluding Remarks
6. Singapore: Working Towards Prosperity
Overview of The Economy
The Founding Myth
A History of Growth
The Twentieth Century: From Policy to Results
Human Capital (Resource) Development
The Twenty-First Century: New Horizons
A New Growth Market
An Attempt to Develop Regional Trade
The Region and Changing Investment Patterns In The 21st Century
Conclusion7. Indonesia: Choosing between the Privileged and Prosperity
Economic Overview
Organization of the Economy Of Indonesia
The Governments of Indonesia since Independence
The Impact of Islam On Indonesian Politics
Conclusion
Part II: Four Smaller Economies
8. Brunei Darussalam, a Country Profile
Introduction
Socio-Political Overview of BruneiEconomic Overview of Brunei
National Development Policies of Brunei
Benefits of Regional Integration
Harmonization of Policies, Standards and Regulations
Reformation of Domestic Policies to Improve the Business Environment
Increased Inflows of FDI
Way Forward for Brunei
9. Cambodia: Growth with a Red Flag
Introduction
The Economy in the Twentieth Century
Economic Performance
Talent, Human Capital, and Wages
Sources of Future Growth
Economic Priorities and International Funding
Hard and Soft Infrastructure for Business
Conclusions
10. Laos in Need of Bolder Reforms for AEC Integration
Introduction
Recent Developments in Economic Integration
From ASEAN to the ASEAN Economic Community
Regional Connectivity to Overcome Landlocked Status
Accession to The World Trade Organization
Economic Performance
Growth and Structural Change
The Growing Importance of Resource-Based Exports
Concentration of Trade with Very Few Trading Partners
Laos Participating In Labour-Intensive Production Sharing
Some Challenges and the Way Forward
Transforming Resource Wealth for Sustainable Development
Supporting the Non-Resource Sector for Broad-Based Growth
Improving Hard and Soft InfrastructureConclusion
11. Myanmar: On a Bumpy Road of Transition
Introduction
History, Society, Culture
The Myanmar Economy: A Snapshot
The Financial and Business Sectors
Labor Market
Economic Policy
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Myanmar EconomyStrengths
Weaknesses
Myanmar’s Integration in the International Economy
Compliance with ASEAN Rules
Outlook
Part III: Some Context
12. China and the ASEAN Economies: Interdependence and Rivalry
Introduction
More Recent Developments
Plan of the Chapter
Trade Relations between China and Southeast Asia
Production Networks in East Asia
Trade Agreements and Policies
Southeast Asia and the Trade War between the United States and China
Demographic Trends
Trade and Made in China
Education and R&D Trends
Capital Flows between China and Southeast Asia
Historical and Recent Trends and Data
The Belt and Road Initiative
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Other Dimensions of the Relationship
Monetary Relations
Environmental Issues
Territorial Disputes
Power Relations in the Region
Concluding Remarks
13. ASEAN’s Economic Community: ASEAN Way or Beijing’s Way?
ASEAN’s Vision for Economic Integration
Norms, Processes and the ASEAN Way
Unravelling the Financial Crisis and its Economic Implications
All Roads lead to China or ASEAN and Unequal Treaties
Conclusion: Norms are What Strong States Make of Them
14. Conclusion: The ASEAN Economic Community
Member Nations of the AEC
Integration of the ASEAN Economic Community
Notă biografică
Roderick Macdonald is Professor of Management and Technology at the École des sciences de la gestion, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada. He has published books and articles on business strategy in new industries, fundamental economic notions used in business and moral analysis in management. His previous books with Palgrave Macmillan are Genesis of the Financial Crisis and Eurocritical: A Crisis of the Euro Currency.
Textul de pe ultima copertă
This book is an introduction to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), the economic community founded by Southeast Asian nations. It provides both economic profiles of the member nations and an explanation of the Community itself. This book also discusses the impact of China on the AEC. The book is a starting point for research into the region or into any member country, whether for academic or for business purposes. With over 170 tables and figures as well as an abundance of historical facts, the book offers data-based insights.
Caracteristici
Gives an introductory overview to ASEAN economic community members
Contains country profiles written by experts from that country
Provides valuable context of the ASEAN community
Contains country profiles written by experts from that country
Provides valuable context of the ASEAN community