Publisher's Synopsis
This study examines the underlying basis of the "economic miracle" of those Western Pacific countries that constitute the fastest-growing economies in the world. It describes how recent advances are threatened by population growth, energy demands and the degradation of the environment. It also assesses the economic and political prospects of four groups of countries in the region: South Asia, Indo-China, North East Asia and Australasia. Drawing on economics, international and development studies, the book shows the many challenges facing this region.
