{"product_id":"asian-economies-history-institutions-and-structures-hardcover","title":"Asian Economies: History, Institutions, and Structures - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJamus Jerome Lim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn insightful and thorough exploration of the economies of Asia\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAsian Economies: History, Institutions and Structure\u003c\/i\u003e, seasoned economist and professor Jamus Jerome Lim provides a comprehensive discussion and incisive analysis of the economies of Asia. In addition to discussing the sharp contrasts between the region's three major economies--China, India, and Japan--Lim also provides an overview of the rise of the Dragon economies of the East, to the resource-rich economies of the West. The book adopts a unique approach to the treatment of these economies, weaving in aspects of these countries' economic geography and history, their idiosyncratic institutions and structures, along with providing a comparative and international perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareful emphasis on the geographic preconditions and enduring legacy of economic history on the contemporary and future prospects of each of the countries and regions discussed within\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExaminations of the importance of the political and economic institutions, as well as market and industrial structures, in shaping the trajectories of the economies considered in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of the dramatic differences and similarities between the Asian economies, as well as how these differences shape these economies' interactions with the rest of the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for undergraduate and graduate students of economics, \u003ci\u003eAsian Economies\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place on the bookshelves of business and finance professionals seeking to understand the economies of the world's most diverse and dynamic region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAsian Economies: History, Institutions, and Structures, \u003c\/i\u003eveteran economist and professor Jamus Jerome Lim delivers an insightful and up-to-date discussion of recent economic developments in Asia, from the rise of the East Asian dragons to the developing nations poised to be major sources of this century's growth. You'll explore the key economic features of Asian economies via historical and contemporary case studies and discover analytical concepts you can use to better understand these diverse economies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you'll examine the Asian powerhouse economies--including China, India, and Japan--as well as the newly industrializing economies known as the Four Dragons: Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. You'll also consider the \"Tiger Cubs\" of Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author discusses whether West Asia is in the midst of an \"Economic Arab Spring,\" along with some of the most pressing contemporary concerns in Asian economies. He also includes examinations of monetary policy--like Japanese deflation and various Asian financial crises--and major financial and economic reforms taking place today and in recent history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsian Economies \u003c\/i\u003epays careful attention to the enduring legacy of economic history on the future prospects of the countries discussed in the book, as well as the vast importance of political-economic institutions in shaping this trajectory. It also closely considers the dramatic differences between Asian countries and how those differences impact the fiscal and policy choices made by Asian economies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for undergraduate and graduate students of economics, \u003ci\u003eAsian Economies \u003c\/i\u003eis also an ideal resource for students who aspire to become practitioners at multinational corporations or financial institutions but lack a deep background in economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and comparative examination of every major economy in Asia\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsian Economies: History, Institutions, and Structures \u003c\/i\u003eis an insightful, practical, and comprehensive look at modern economies in Asia, their recent history, and the impact that history has on their fiscal and policy choices. Author and economist Jamus Jerome Lim walks you through the key economic features of major Asian economies using historical and contemporary case studies and considers crucial analytical concepts you can use to improve your understanding of this diverse group of economies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers the Asian powerhouse economies--including China, India, and Japan--as well as the newly industrialized \"Four Dragons,\" the \"Tiger Cubs\" of Southeast Asia, and the Arab nations in West Asia. It examines the most urgent concerns present in Asian economies today, as well as recent historical events--like China's housing collapse, India's demonetization shock, deflation in Japan, and a variety of Asian financial crises--to consider how they are impacting the present and future of their respective countries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ideal resource for undergraduate and graduate students of economics with an interest in Asian countries and societies, \u003ci\u003eAsian Economies \u003c\/i\u003eis also a comprehensive analysis that's perfect for students of business and finance aspiring to a position in a multinational firm or global financial institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJAMUS JEROME LIM \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor of Economics at ESSEC Business School and a member of the 14th Parliament of Singapore, with two decades of expertise in global macroeconomics. He was previously the Chief Economist at Thirdrock Group, an investment management and wealth advisory serving high-net worth clients, as well as the Lead Economist at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, where he provided insights for its multi-hundred billion portfolio. He was also formerly a Senior Economist with the World Bank, specializing in international trade and finance for economies in East and West Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.2 x 6.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153072230535,"sku":"9781119913160","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/fa853b682e335e080aeda93c10088b7f.webp?v=1733218760","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/asian-economies-history-institutions-and-structures-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}