Future Perspectives on the Economic Development of Asia (Advanced Research on Asian Economy and Economies of Other Co)

The future growth and development of Asia -- the most dynamic economic region in the world today -- will have important implications for the rest of the global economy. This book offers a futuristic perspective of a wide array of developmental challenges and opportunities facing Asian economies over the next two decades. The future is approached from several different developmental paradigms including technological change and innovation, regional cooperation within Asia and between Asia and the West, poverty reduction, ethics and corruption, and environmental challenges. Future prospects for the two giant economies of China and India are also explored. By offering a comprehensive look at the medium-term future of Asia from such a wide range of different viewpoints, this fascinating book will interest economists, social scientists, politicians, international investment managers and the general public alike.

Contents: Growth, Structural Change and Technology; Regional Cooperation and the Global Community; The United States, Europe and Developing Asia; Poverty and Income Distribution; Corruption, Ethics and Governance; Environment; China and India.

John Malcolm Dowling has had extensive teaching experience around the world, including the University of Colorado, USA (1965 1982) and the University of Melbourne, Australia (1996-2002). He has been awarded two Fulbright Teaching Fellowships at Tehran University, Iran (1971 1972) and at Thamassat University, Thailand (1976 1978). From 1982 to 1996, he served as Senior Economist and later as Assistant Chief Economist and Acting Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines. He has published numerous papers, books and edited volumes on economic development (of Asia in particular) and econometrics.