The evolution of policy behind Taiwan's development success / Kuo-Ting Li ; introductory essays by Gustav Ranis and John C.H. Fei.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Li, Guoding, 1910-2001.

Contributor:

Ranis, Gustav.

Fei, John C. H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Taiwan--Economic policy--1945-.

Taiwan.

Taiwan--Economic conditions--1945-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (319 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore ; River Edge, N.J. : World Scientific, c1995.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Within thirty years of its humble beginnings, Taiwan was listed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as one of ten newly industrialized countries (NICs). This book charts how and why such growth took place, and discusses areas of Taiwan's experience that might be useful in helping other countries achieve economic growth and improve their living standards.The second edition includes additional chapters and updated information and statistics.The author, one of the chief architects of Taiwan's economic development, worked with the government for forty years. Here, h

Contents:

Prologue Gustav Ranis; Preface; Words on the Second Edition; Contents; The Evolution of Policy in a Comparative Perspective: An Introductory Essay Gustav Ranis; Initial Conditions; The Evolution of Policy; Policy Evolution and Institutional Change; Ideas and Policy Instruments; The Completion of the Life Cycle; Transferability of Policy Experience; A Bird's Eye View of Policy Evolution in Taiwan: An Introductory Essay John C. H. Fei; The Transition to Modern Economic Growth; The Process of Policy Evolution; Taiwan's Transition; The Evolution of Economic Policy; Ongoing Policy Areas

1 Some Background on TaiwanThe Natural Setting; Chronology of Development; Improvements in the Quality of Life; Factors Affecting Growth; United States Aid; Land Reform; Development Paradigms; 2 Evolution of Fiscal Policy; Introduction; Import Substitution Period (1950-1962); Period of Export Orientation (1962-1980); Period of Accelerated Liberalization (1980-Present); Conclusion; 3 Monetary Reform; Introduction; Financial Policy; Financial Structure and Institutions; Conclusion: Liberalizing the Financial System; Appendix: Liberalization of Taiwan's Financial Sector - Chronologies

4 Population Policy and Family PlanningAn Overview of Taiwan's Population; The Emergence of a Policy; Transition 1957-1963; A Policy Emerges 1964-1969; Results; 5 Manpower Policy; Manpower Planning and Utilization; Vocational Training; 6 Export Processing Zones; The Nature of an Export Procressing Zone; Issues in the Debate on the EPZ; From Idea to Implementation; Development of EPZs; Evolution of the EPZ; Significance of the EPZ; 7 Development of Science and Technology; Early Policy of Science & Technology (S&T) Development - Emphasizing Science Education and Research

Current S&T Policies - A Combination of Promoting S&T with Private Industrial DevelopmentImportant Measures in Science & Technology Development; Conclusion; 8 Cross-Strait Policy; An Overview of Trade and Economic Relations across the Strait; Special Aspects of Cross-Strait Trade and Economic Ties; Current Policies; The Special Nature of Taiwan's Policy on Trade and Economic Ties with the Mainland; Concluding Remarks; 9 An Integrated View of Policy Evolution in Taiwan; Mixed and Idealized Market Economies; Liberalization; Modernization of the Agriculture Sector; Key Policy Instruments

Liberalization through External OrientationPragmatism and Timing; 10 Final Reflections; Appendix: Policy Matrix and Statistical Tables; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789814261487

9814261483