Asian Studies

  1. Add to Wish List Input Trade and Production Networks in East Asia

    Input Trade and Production Networks in East Asia

    Edited by Daisuke Hiratsuka, Yoko Uchida
    Intermediate input trade is regarded as an important contributory factor in explaining the increase in world trade in recent years. This timely book presents, for the first time, meticulous empirical analyses of the growth of input trade...
    Hardback (November 2010)

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  2. Add to Wish List Competitiveness of the ASEAN Countries

    Competitiveness of the ASEAN Countries

    Edited by Philippe Gugler, Julien Chaisse
    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 re...
    Hardback (October 2010)

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  3. Add to Wish List International Fragmentation of Production

    International Fragmentation of Production

    Nobuaki Yamashita
    Using state-of-the-art econometric tools, this book examines the implications of international fragmentation of production for the performance of the Japanese manufacturing industry.
    Hardback (October 2010)

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  4. Add to Wish List The Korean Economy in Transition

    The Korean Economy in Transition

    O. Yul Kwon
    This informative book provides a comprehensive examination of the dynamics of institutional reform and the transition of the South Korean economy. The analysis, based on an institutional approach, stretches over three decades of remarkab...
    Hardback (September 2010)

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  5. Add to Wish List Imitation to Innovation in China

    Imitation to Innovation in China

    Yahong Li
    Following decades in which China’s approach to technology has been to imitate, the country is now transforming itself to become innovation-oriented. This pioneering study examines whether patents play a similar role in promoting innovati...
    Hardback (September 2010)

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  6. Add to Wish List Globalization and Development in the Mekong Economies

    Globalization and Development in the Mekong Economies

    Edited by Suiwah Leung, Ben Bingham, Matt Davies
    Since the late 1980s, Vietnam, Cambodia, PDR Lao, and Myanmar have been opening their economies to international trade and investment. With the exception of Myanmar, the reforms have yielded impressive results, but the process is far fro...
    Hardback (September 2010)

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  7. Add to Wish List Globalization and Economic Integration

    Globalization and Economic Integration

    Edited by Noel Gaston, Ahmed M. Khalid
    Given the importance of globalization in today’s world, this salutary and timely book explores how globalization is specifically shaping the Asia-Pacific. It investigates future prospects and challenges, identifies the key winners and lo...
    Hardback (2010)

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  8. Add to Wish List Managing Gender Diversity in Asia

    Managing Gender Diversity in Asia

    Edited by Mustafa F. Özbilgin, Jawad Syed
    This timely Companion examines the unique codes and processes of managing gender diversity, equality and inclusion in Asia. Managing Gender Diversity in Asia covers the whole geography of Asia through chapters authored by eminent schol...
    Hardback (August 2010)

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  9. Add to Wish List Trade Facilitation and Regional Cooperation in Asia

    Trade Facilitation and Regional Cooperation in Asia

    Edited by Douglas H. Brooks, Susan F. Stone
    This insightful book collects empirical analyses and case studies to clarify issues and draw policy recommendations for facilitating greater regional trade through increased cooperation.
    Hardback (2010)

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  10. Add to Wish List Rural Transformations and Development – China in Context

    Rural Transformations and Development – China in Context

    Edited by Norman Long, Jingzhong Ye, Yihuan Wang
    This unique book explores the varied perspectives on contemporary processes of rural transformation and policy intervention in China. The expert contributors combine a critical review of current theoretical viewpoints and global debate...
    Hardback (August 2010)

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  11. Add to Wish List Managing Cultural Diversity in Asia

    Managing Cultural Diversity in Asia

    Edited by Jawad Syed, Mustafa F. Özbilgin
    This Companion provides an authoritative overview of how cultural diversity is managed in Asia. Although the Asian context appears at first sight to be irreconcilably divergent in terms of diversity management approaches, the contributin...
    Hardback (August 2010)

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  12. Add to Wish List Systemic Vulnerability and Sustainable Economic Growth

    Systemic Vulnerability and Sustainable Economic Growth

    Bryan K. Ritchie
    For many developing countries, economic growth is an elusive quest. Both economists and policymakers have long known that issues such as education, investment and infrastructure are necessary ingredients for development and yet only a ve...
    Hardback (August 2010)

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