Asian Economic and Political Issues, Volume 10Nova Publishers, 1998 - 212 pages It is predicted by some observers that the 21st century will be remembered as the Asian Century. Many of the countries in the region seem to be able to take the economic and trade baton when one of the others experiences problems. The region, in general, continues to grow economically, politically and militarily. The articles presented in this volume examine the current political and economic situations in nations across Asia, particularly focusing on economic developments. |
Contents
Are Scandinavians Happier than Asians? Issues in Comparing Nations on Subjective Wellbeing | 1 |
Propaganda Posters in the Reform Era Promoting Patriotism or Providing Public Information? | 27 |
Aid and Donor Exports The Case of the European Union | 59 |
A Comparative Analysis of the Dynamics of East Asian Business Networks | 81 |
A Comparison of the Economic and Social Development in China and Taiwan | 101 |
Cointegrating Properties of the Demand for Money in Japan Revisited | 125 |
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