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How Asia Works

Success and Failure in the World's Most Dynamic Region

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In the 1980s and 1990s, many in the West came to believe in the myth of an East-Asian economic miracle, with countries seen as not just development prodigies but as a unified bloc, culturally and economically similar, and inexorably on the rise. In How Asia Works, Joe Studwell distills extensive research into the economics of nine countries - Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China - into an accessible narrative that debunks Western misconceptions, shows what really happened in Asia and why, and for once makes clear why some countries have boomed while others have languished.

Impressive in scope, How Asia Works is essential listening for anyone interested in a region that will shape the future of the world.

©2013 Joe Studwell (P)2017 Tantor Asia Economic Conditions Economic History Economics International Imperial Japan Socialism China Capitalism Imperialism Banking Russia Taxation Indonesia Self-Determination
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I highly recommend this book for those interested in the economic (and political) growth of the 3rd world and how to get there quickly. Besides the material itself, the storyline is engaging and the narration is excellent. However, the language is a little too academic and the content might feel like a drag sometimes. Still, a really important book overall.

Important, informative, but tough

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Great writing, storytelling and overall amazing economic and politic overview of Asian countries development.

Great

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A must read for anyone wanting to expand there investing horizons.Understanding how the post war world works is critical to making that a success. After all you can't miss out on a third of the planet.

Insiteful

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I wish I'd found this book much sooner. fascinating insight into the Asian economies and how they link together. also read Asian Godfathers by the same author.

excellent book for anyone new to Asia

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How Asia works has been on my reading list for a decade and this audiobook presents a difficult technical topic in a very accessible way with well-paced and commanding narration. Great book!

Incisive analysis & articulate presentation

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