Taiwan's political economy : meeting challenges, pursuing progress / Cal Clark, Alexander C. Tan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clark, Cal, 1945- author.

Tan, Alexander C., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Taiwan-Economic conditions-21st century.

Taiwan--Economic conditions--21st century.

Taiwan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 203 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Boulder, Colorado ; London : Lynne Rienner Publishers, [2012]

Summary:

Taiwan's economic and political transformation was once considered a model for developing nations, but in recent decades, the momentum has stalled. Why? Cal Clark and Alexander Tan explain the country's paradoxical political economy, tracing its achievements and exploring its challenges. The authors appraise Taiwan's hard-won accomplishments—a legitimate democracy and a prosperous society—and also investigate the stubborn institutional legacies undermining its progress. Without discounting Taiwan's significant stress and turmoil, they provide ample evidence to support optimism about its future.

Contents:

The Taiwan paradox

The economic miracle

The democratic transition

The limitations of export-led growth

Some perils of democratization

The polarization of politics

Confronting the costs of success.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781626375024

162637502X

OCLC:

1334343676