The Burma Road to Capitalism: Economic Growth versus Democracy

by Mya Maung

In light of recent debates and studies on what political scientists call developmental authoritarianism and what some economists consider the East Asian model of economic growth, this book analyzes and evaluates Burma's economic performance under military management. It considers the relationship between democracy and economic growth, especially the thesis advanced by Asian authoritarian leaders that sociopolitical stability and discipline must...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275962164
• ISBN13: 9780275962166
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.6"