An Economic History of Malaysia, C.1800-1990: The Transition to Modern Economic Growth

By John Drabble

An Economic History of Malaysia, c.1800-1990 , provides the first general history of the Malaysian economy over the past two centuries, including a survey of the pre-colonial era. A unique feature is that it integrates the historical experiences of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak as a case study in the onset of modern economic growth. Particular attention is paid to explaining Malaysia's signal success in achieving a relatively smooth shift away from the primary commodity export economy of the colonial period to near-NIC status by 1990.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333553004
• ISBN13: 9780333553008
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"