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Small Countries, Big Lessons: Governance and the Rise of Asia
Small Countries Big Lessons Governance and the Rise of Asia Author:Hilton L. Root Drawing lessons from the rapid economic rise of East Asia, the book documents how institutions that embody universal standards of good governance have changed the course of development in seven East Asian countries and integrated them into the world economy. Through analysis of East Asia transition from a network to a contract-based economy, it ... more »shows how South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines have constructed reliable institutions and developed firm foundations for democratic practice.« less