Gunnar Myrdal and Asian Drama in Context
Title | Gunnar Myrdal and Asian Drama in Context PDF eBook |
Author | S. M. Ravi Kanbur |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Asia |
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Asian Drama; an Inquiry Into the Poverty of Nations
Title | Asian Drama; an Inquiry Into the Poverty of Nations PDF eBook |
Author | Gunnar Myrdal |
Publisher | Pantheon |
Pages | 464 |
Release | 1972 |
Genre | Asia, Southeastern |
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Gunnar Myrdal
Title | Gunnar Myrdal PDF eBook |
Author | W. Barber |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2007-11-23 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0230289010 |
This study examines the manner in which Gunnar Myrdal's intellectual style left an impact on the shaping of Sweden's welfare state, on race relations in the United States, on post-World War Two economic cooperation in Europe, and on the analysis of Third World economic development.
Resurgent Asia
Title | Resurgent Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Deepak Nayyar |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 316 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Asia |
ISBN | 0198849516 |
Resurgent Asia analyses the phenomenal transformation of Asia, which would have been difficult to imagine, let alone predict, fifty years ago, when Gunnar Myrdal published Asian Drama. In doing so, it provides an analytical narrative of this remarkable story of economic development, situated in its wider context of historical, political, and social factors, and an economic analysis of the underlying factors, with a focus on critical issues in the process of, and outcomes in, development. In 1970, Asia was the poorest continent in the world, marginal except for its large population. By 2016, it accounted for three-tenths of world income, two-fifths of world manufacturing, and one-third of world trade, while its income per capita converged towards the world average. However, this transformation was associated with unequal outcomes across countries and between people. The analysis disaggregates Asia into its four constituent sub-regions--East, Southeast, South, and West--and further into fourteen economies--China, India, South Korea, Indonesia, Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka--which account for more than four-fifths of its population and income. This book enhances our understanding of development processes and outcomes in Asia over the past fifty years, draws out the analytical conclusions that contribute to contemporary debates on development, and highlights some lessons from the Asian experience for countries elsewhere. It is the first to examine the phenomenal changes that are transforming economies in Asia and shifting the balance of economic power in the world, while reflecting on the future prospects in Asia over the next twenty-five years. A rich, engaging, and fascinating read.
Asian Transformations
Title | Asian Transformations PDF eBook |
Author | Deepak Nayyar |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 602 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 019884493X |
Gunnar Myrdal published his magnum opus, Asian Drama: An Inquiry into the Poverty of Nations, in 1968. He was deeply pessimistic about development prospects in Asia. The fifty years since then have witnessed a remarkable social and economic transformation in Asia - even if it has been uneven across countries and unequal between people - that would have been difficult to imagine, let alone predict at the time. Asian Transformations: An Inquiry into the Development of Nations analyses the fascinating story of economic development in Asia spanning half a century. Asian Transformations sets the stage by discussing the contribution of Gunnar Myrdal to the debate on development then and now and providing a long-term historical perspective on Asia in the world. It then uses cross-country thematic studies on governments, economic openness, agricultural transformation, industrialization, macroeconomics, poverty and inequality, education and health, employment and unemployment, institutions, and nationalisms to analyse processes of change while recognizing the diversity in paths and outcomes. Specific country studies on China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, and sub-region studies on East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, further highlight turning points in economic performance and demonstrate factors underlying success or failure. Including in-depth studies by eminent economists and social scientists, Asian Transformations comprehensively examines the phenomenal changes that are transforming economies in Asia and shifting the balance of economic power in the world and reflects on the future prospects for this continent over the next twenty-five years. It is a cohesive and multi-disciplinary study of a rapidly changing economic landscape, and makes an important contribution to understanding the complexities and processes of development from different perspectives.
The Political Economy of Gunnar Myrdal
Title | The Political Economy of Gunnar Myrdal PDF eBook |
Author | James Angresano |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Economic policy |
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This book provides an evaluation of the intellectual development of Gunnar Myrdal, emphasizing his methodology, his beliefs about economics and the role of economists in modern society. It explains how Gunnar Myrdal became an institutional economist and how this perspective influenced his contribution to economic development and attempts to close the gap between rich and poor countries. The main argument of the book is that economists, despite being trained in the orthodox neoclassical tradition, can develop an alternative conception that is more relevant and appropriate for analysis and policy making in developing and transition economies. Much of the discussion focuses on the evolution of Gunnar Myrdal's intellectual development and his contributions to transformation issues in an historical context. Specific issues discussed include political and social problems and transformation policy for Central and Eastern Europe. The Political Economy of Gunnar Myrdal will be welcomed by academics and students researching in the fields of the history of economic thought, comparative economics and economic development.
China's Rise
Title | China's Rise PDF eBook |
Author | C. Fred Bergsten |
Publisher | Peterson Institute |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0881324345 |
Helps the United States and the rest of the world better comprehend the facts and dynamics underpinning China's rise. This book analyzes the data on China's economy, foreign and domestic policy, and national security.