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How Asia Works

Success and Failure in the World's Most Dynamic Region

by Joe Studwell · 2013 · 322 pages

Patrick Collison
Patrick Collison
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Patrick Collison

About This Book

Joe Studwell analyzes the economic development of nine Asian countries, identifying three key factors for success: land reform, export-oriented manufacturing, and closely controlled financial systems. The book contrasts the rapid rise of Northeast Asian nations with the relative stagnation of Southeast Asian counterparts.

Book Details

Published

2013

Pages

322

Language

en

ISBN

9781846682421

Awards & Recognition

Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award (Longlist, 2013)

Audiobook Available

11h 46m
Narrated by Nigel Patterson

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