The Politics of the Asian Economic Crisis

Book Overview

In the summer of 1997, a tidal wave of economic problems swept across Asia. Currencies plummeted, banks failed, GNP stagnated, unemployment soared, and exports stalled. In short, the vaunted "Asian Economic Miracle" became the "Asian Economic Crisis"--with serious repercussions for nations and markets around the world. While the headlines are still fresh, a group of experts on the region presents the first account to focus on the political causes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801486343
• ISBN13: 9780801486340
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Finally , a political analysis of the Aiasn economic crisis

Read this book to gain a deeper understanding of the Asian crisis. Much has been written on the economic side, but "The Politics of the Asian Economic Crisis" assembles the experts to explain political differentiation among the countries affected.