Public policy in Asia : implications for business and government / edited by Mukul G. Asher, David Newman, and Thomas P. Snyder.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Asher, Mukul G.

Newman, David, 1956 October 25-

Snyder, Thomas P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asia--Economic policy.

Asia.

Economic policy.

Physical Description:

x, 341 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Quorum Books, 2002.

Contents:

1. Introduction: The Challenge of Policy Studies in Asia / Thomas P. Snyder, David Newman, Mukul G. Asher 1

I. Growth, Income Security, and Fiscal Reform 9

2. Economic Growth and Income Inequality: The Malaysian Experience / Donald R. Snodgrass 11

3. Economic Growth and Income Inequality: The Korean and Thai Experiences / Nanak Kakwani, Hyun H. Son 33

4. Aging Populations and Income Security: The Challenges in East Asia / Robert L. Clark 61

5. Aging Populations and Income Security: A Framework for Analysis and Action / G. Shantakumar 81

6. Globalization and Fiscal Policy: Rationale for Reform in Southeast Asia / Mukul G. Asher 93

7. Globalization and Fiscal Policy: Tax Reform in Japan / Hiromitsu Ishi 121

II. Governance and Management Reform 143

8. Globalization and Economic Management / Anwar Shah 145

9. Learning and Innovation in Public Institutions: Lessons from Singapore / Tan Tay Keong, Khoo Boon Hui 175

10. Good Governance: The Role of the United Nations / Gambhir Bhatta 193

11. Good Governance: The Role of Legal Institutions / Annie de Roo, Robert Jagtenberg 217

III. Technology, Innovation, and the Role of Government 239

12. Science, Technology, and Innovation: Issues and Rationales / Mark Dodgson 241

13. National Technology Policy: The Singapore Experience / Koh Ai Tee, Koh How Eng 265

14. National Technology Policy: The Korean Experience / Linsu Kim 283

IV. Environmental Policy and Management 295

15. Integrated Environmental Assessment / Colin Kirkpatrick 297

16. Environmental Valuation / Jack L. Knetsch 311.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1567204325

OCLC:

45791344