A brief history of Asia's sustained growth : Japan, Korea, China and India's economic transformation / In-Chang Song.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Song, In-ch'ang, 1962- author.

Contributor:

Taylor & Francis eBooks

Series:

Routledge studies in development economics

Routledge Studies in Development Economics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asia--Economic conditions.

Asia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Routledge, 2026.

System Details:

digital

Contents:

PrefaceChapter 1. Asia's Journey for Economic Growth1.1 Story of Four Asian Geese' FlightFlying faster and father/ Why these four countries?1.2 Four Pillars for Higher Economic GrowthFree and open market economy/ Accountable government and effective policies/ Education and human resource development/Savings and investment, leading to capital accumulation1.3 Limits of the Analysis and Necessary CautionFallacy of backward looking/ Misunderstanding of causationChapter 2. Japan, 'Rise of Mt. Fuji'2.1 Free and Open Market EconomyJapan, kingdom of bureaucrats?/Forced opening but a disguised blessing2.2 Accountable Government and Effective PoliciesStrategic industrialization by strong coordination/Mobilizing and channeling money2.3 Education and Human Resource DevelopmentTerakoya led to modern education system/Life-long employment and craftsmanship2.4 Savings and Investment, Leading to Capital AccumulationThe most successful land reform in the world/ Postal savings, World No.1Chapter 3. Korea, 'Miracle on the Han River'3.1 Free and Open Market EconomyDiverging paths of South and North Korea/ From wigs to semiconductors3.2 Accountable Government and Effective PoliciesMilitary Coup led to economic take-off/ Five-year Economic Development Plans3.3 Education and Human Resource DevelopmentTower of cow bones/ Seven consecutive wins of World Skills Competition3.4 Savings and Investment, Leading to Capital AccumulationKorean college- graduate miners in West Germany/Entrepreneurial risk-takingChapter 4. China, 'Ascension of Dragon'4.1 Free and Open Market EconomyA hybrid of market system/ Zhenghee's last exploration in 14344.2 Accountable Government and Effective PoliciesVisionary leadership/ Reforming SOEs4.3 Education and Human Resource DevelopmentThe Cultural Revolution broadened rural education/Family planning and demographic change4.4 Savings and Investment, Leading to Capital AccumulationChinese saving rate puzzle/ A global magnet for FDIChapter 5. India, 'Smart Elephant Awakens'5.1 Free and Open Market EconomyThe crisis in 1991 released shackle of License Raj/ Overcoming historical legacies5.2 Accountable Government and Effective PoliciesWhy the economic planning failed in India?/ Market decided a different path5.3 Education and Human Resource DevelopmentDeep but narrow education/ Bengaluru, hub of IT and software industry5.4 Savings and Investment, Leading to Capital AccumulationUnfinished mission, land reform and green revolution/ Affinity for goldChapter 6. Asia's ongoing journey for prosperity6.1 Lessons from the Journey up to HereChairs keep balance with four legs/ There is no such thing as one size fits all6.2 Facing Changing Weather and HeightEnd of catch-up and deceleration/ Fragmented global economy/From demographic bonus to onus6.3 Way Forward in the FutureSustainable development/ Market plays a bigger role/Shared prosperity among and within countriesAfterword.

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