Is This the Asian Century? comprises 25 articles which the author has published on the Project Syndicate website since 2012. These articles are grouped into four broad topics: (1) Growth and Structural Adjustment, (2) Economic Integration and Cooperation, (3) Business, Money, and Finance, and (4) Education and Society. Through these selected works, the author explores whether the Asian Century is coming to pass or not and how Asian economies prepare for such century. The author also presents his analyses of Asia's economic transformation as well as social and cultural changes, and suggests the ways that Asian economies can overcome major economic and social challenges to continue their path towards a more balanced and sustainable growth in the 21st century.
This book serves as a useful reference text for those who seek to understand the Asian economies, and contributes to ongoing policy debate on Asia's economic future.
Contents: IntroductionGrowth and Structural Adjustment:Safeguarding Asia's GrowthAbenomics and AsiaAsia's Rebalancing ActIndia's Chinese DreamStarting South Korea's New Growth EnginesContaining China's SlowdownIs South Korea Turning Japanese?Maintaining the Emerging-Economy Growth EngineHow Slow Will China Go?Economic Integration and Cooperation:Euro Lessons for East AsiaFinancial Safety Nets for AsiaIs North Korea Opening for Business?China's New World OrderUniting for an Asian CenturyThe Sino-Korean Trade War Must EndBusiness, Money, and Finance:The Irresistible Rise of the RenminbiAsia's View of the Greek CrisisClosing Asia's Emerging Skills GapThe Way Back for Monetary PolicyTaming the ChaebolsEducation and Society:South Korea's Feminine FutureChina's Education RevolutionEducation and OpportunityAsia's Almighty Middle ClassCan South Korea Make More Babies?
Readership: General readers interested in Asian economies and the policy debates on their future directions.
Growth;Finance;Asia;China;Regional Integration;EducationKey Features:Collection of articles by the former chief economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)Contribution to ongoing policy debates on the future of Asian economiesA useful reference material for students and general readers who do not have a substantial background on Asian economies
