Multinationals and Economic Growth in East Asia: Foreign Direct Investment, Corporate Strategies and National Economic Development

by Siow Yue Chia and Fukunari Kimura

Book Overview

Developing countries in East Asia recorded remarkable economic growth until the Asian financial crisis erupted in mid-1997. Although several countries experienced devastating setbacks, most of them recovered to achieve reasonable rates of economic growth over the next few years. Sound macroeconomic management, export-oriented policies, and the availability of skilled and low-wage labour are among the factors that contributed to the rapid economic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415512387
• ISBN13: 9780415512381
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"