The Economies of Southeast Asia : The Growth and Development of ASEAN Economies

This text provides an introduction to the economic development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), evaluating the extent to which the phenomenal growth in the region is due to ASEAN economic co-operation. The book examines issues which have paramount importance for South East Asian economies, including: the emergence of economic growth triangles and their contribution to ASEAN growth and regional co-operation; the prospects for and challenges associated with the establishment of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA); trade patterns with the US, Japan, European Union, China and Vietnam; the economic implications of growing interpendence and ASEAN membership enlargement; the environmental consequences of industrialization and growth; and the role of government and foreign direct investment in ASEAN economic development.