Southeast Asia and the ASEAN Economic Community. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Roderick Macdonald.
• Editors: Macdonald, Roderick
• Contents: 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 BookPart I: Six Large Economies2. 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 Remarks3. 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 Conclusion4. 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 AEC5. 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 Remarks6. 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 ConclusionPart II: Four Smaller Economies8. Brunei Darussalam, a Country Profile Introduction Socio-Political Overview of Brunei Economic 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 Brunei9. 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 Conclusions10. 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 Infrastructure Conclusion11. 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 Economy Strengths Weaknesses Myanmar's Integration in the International Economy Compliance with ASEAN Rules OutlookPart III: Some Context12. 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 Remarks13. 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 Them14. Conclusion: The ASEAN Economic Community Member Nations of the AEC Integration of the ASEAN Economic Community.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2019
• Copyright Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (487 pages)
• Subjects: Economics; Management science; International economics; Development economics; Business & Economics -- International -- Economics; Business & Economics -- Development -- General; International economics; Development economics & emerging economies; Business & Economics -- Economics -- General; Economic systems & structures; Asia-Economic conditions
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030197223
• Related ISBNs: 9783030197216
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