Tiger Economies Under Threat - Shahid Yusuf & Kaoru Nabeshima

Tiger Economies Under Threat

By Shahid Yusuf & Kaoru Nabeshima

  • Release Date: 2009-10-01
  • Genre: Economics

Description

Are the Tiger economies of Southeast Asia under threat? This book analyzes the industrial prospects and policy options for Malaysia and its neighbors.

This comparative analysis examines the challenges facing Malaysia, as well as the other "Little Tigers" of Southeast Asia. It explores how these economies can sustain growth and move beyond middle-income status by focusing on technology and innovation. The book identifies weaknesses in their knowledge-based capacities and offers constructive reform suggestions. It covers key topics such as:
Trade competitivenessForeign direct investmentInnovation systemsUrban development
Tiger Economies Under Threat is a valuable resource for policymakers, academics, business professionals, and researchers interested in the economic development of Southeast Asia.