description: A nation's attainment of wealth has long been synonymous with industrialization. In the process of globalization, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and other East Asian countries have become the world's fastest growing economies. The rest of the world now wants a foothold in these newly-emerging centers of industrialization. The problems concomitant with economic development are basically the same in every country, but the ways of addressing them vary. Singapore, well-known for its economic success, has approached such problems with incisiveness, resolve and integrity. In his speeches and writings, Dr. Goh Keng Swee gives a clear insight into Singapore's economic miracle and shows his profound understanding of the workings of other East Asian economies. This compilation reflects the process of industrialization and the birth of a successful economy. For the older generation, this book traces the struggle of the early years. For the younger generation, it serves as a record of
language: English
title: Wealth of East Asian Nations
titlecomplete: Wealth of East Asian Nations (Singapore Economics History Collection)
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Marshall Cavendish Intl