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East Asia's Economic Growth: China, 2005.
An analysis of the economic expansion of China.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 103.95
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A look at the history of the economic expansion of China, the preconditions and policies that have resulted in China becoming the natural economic leader in the region. This includes a discussion of the reasons behind China's continuing influence on the global economy.
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"This paper discusses the economic expansion of China over the last twenty years and China's leading role in the entire East Asian region. Additionally, China's continuing influence on the global economy by virtue of its massive manufacturing base and its potentially huge internal consumer market is examined. The argument is the China, by virtue of its economic, cultural, and political force defines the character of East Asia's economic profile."
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Conditions of Economic Growth and the Asia-Pacific Region, 2002.
A study of the preconditions and policies required for economic growth and why some Asia-Pacific countries have failed to achieve sustainable long-term growth.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 28 sources, APA, AU$ 53.95
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A study into why certain Asia-Pacific countries such as Cambodia fail to reach long-term economic growth and an explanation of the conditions and policies needed in an economic climate to achieve this growth.
The paper covers the following topics:
Preconditions for faster economic growth
Policies for faster economic growth
Asia Pacific LDCs (Least Developed Countries) & Cambodia
The paper is filled with examples and recent statistics of countries including USA, Australia, Taiwan, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, and Asia-Pacific LDCs in general.
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"According to McTaggart et al, there are several pre-conditions for economic growth. One of which is the existence of an institutional framework that is crucial to the creation of incentives. This institutional framework included markets (supply and demand), property rights, facilities for monetary exchange, as well as simple and transparent regulatory systems (1999: 32.7). Market prices send signals to buys and sellers that create incentives to increase or decrease the quantities demanded and supplied. Markets also enable people to specialise and trade and to save and invest. Property rights are the social arrangements that govern the ownership, use and disposal of factors of production and goods and services (McTaggart et al, 1999:32.17). They include the rights to physical property, to financial property and to intellectual property. The existence of property rights and their enforcement by the law provide people with certainty in their business dealings and hence they help provide macroeconomic stability and a pre-condition for growth."
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Economic View of East Asia, 2006.
This paper looks at East Asia and discusses the related capitalism, regionalism and national development.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 194.95
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In this article, the writer explains the East Asian response to globalization in growth centered economics to the expense of previous nationalist development schemes. The writer discusses Asia including Southeast Asian powers in approaches that have the same defects in creating dual economies of unaddressed poverty, and potential instability. The writer points out that the myth of Asian unity and progress is deterred by important historical realities involving China, Japan and also, American policy objectives. The writer makes use of various scholarly references, some NGO materials and journalism.
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"The capitalism of globalization is changing the politics of national development in East Asia, in a direction not expected. When East Asian links to the Southeast Asian nations are examined, too, one is able to see something close to an Asian regional empire. As this paper explains, summaries that examine only economic matters fail to show how East Asian nationalism involves threads of history that are ongoing sources of conflict with neighbors that, at the moment, are discussed as allies in producing regional growth. In fact, it is a large error to speak of East Asian and other Asian unity, for reasons that are explained below."
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Economic Growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, 2007.
This paper examines the economic performance of the Asia-Pacific region and its relationship to foreign direct investment (FDI).
2,177 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 98.95
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The paper discusses how growth in the Asia-Pacific region has been explosive, largely due to the amount of foreign direct investment (FDI). The paper looks at theories of the positive and negative consequences of FDI in the growth and economic development of developing countries. The paper explains that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of a country, especially one that is developing, is important; it helps them to receive more credit, allows them to do more with the capital that they have and ensures that their currency is more valuable. The paper points out that there should be a higher FDI in many of the developing countries and notes that China is receiving much more FDI than the other developing countries.
Outline:
Introduction
Economic Factors
Institutional Structure
Environment and Economic Growth Performance
Conclusion
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"The productivity that is seen in these developing economies is highly important. Productivity is raised when FDI is involved, largely due to the fact that more people in the host country are able to get jobs. Many of these developing countries are not able to support themselves very well, and many of their people are very poor (Wakeman, 1984). When foreign investors become more involved in a country, they bring jobs, and they bring wages that are usually quite respectable for that particular country. This is a strong incentive for individuals in that country to seek employment at the new business, and therefore the people that do receive employment there will want to work very hard to ensure the safety of their jobs and to attempt to get raises and promotions (Wakeman, 1984)."
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Economic Growth in Asia, 2004.
A look at how globalization has helped the economy in Asia through a discussion on food production and resource allocation.
1,221 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper examines how four decades of impressive economic growth, rising per capita income, and growing opportunities have provided millions with a better standard of living in the Asia-Pacific region and how, as a result of greater prosperity, Asians eat more meat, fish, and dairy products. It looks at how, coupled with a growing population, this increased demand has the potential to overwhelm global commodity markets and therefore create shortages.
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Crops
Agricultural Land
Irrigation and Water Uses
Fertilizer Consumption
Natural Resource Management
Organic Agriculture in Asia
Globalization
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"There has been a significant increase in the amount of arable land in developing countries; yet, the Asian region has gained a minute portion of available land to increase crop production. ? Developing countries will expand their total amount of arable land by 120 million hectares by 2030, this includes only 15 million hectares in Asia. India and China together account for about 28% of the developing countries? arable land. In South Asia, nearly 90% of arable land is already in use, whereas in East Asia, 40 % of arable land remains unused? (Ivory 2001, 17)."
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The Flying Geese Economic Development Model and East Asia, 2004.
This paper discusses the Flying Geese economic development theory-- the way production techniques are introduced to the less developed countries by the highly developed countrie. It also describes the development of the East Asian?s economies.
3,525 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 143.95
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This paper relates that, as this Flying Geese pattern of development progresses, countries in the Asian region become more and more integrated and interdependent. The author states that the Flying Geese model describes how industry passes through five stages: Introduction, import substitution, export, mature and reverse-import stages. The paper concludes that the significance of Flying Geese model in East Asia?s economic development is declining in recent time as high technology is introduced and globalization takes place. Tables.
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Introduction
The Meaning of Flying Geese Model
Evidences of Flying Geese Pattern Development in East Asia.
Significance of Flying Geese Hypothesis in East Asia Economic Development.
High Inflows of FDI and Export Expansion
International Economic Development.
Inter-Industry and Intra-Industry Trade Pattern.
Regional Integration
Declining Significance of Flying Geese Model in Recent Time
Conclusion
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"When reaching export stage, the growth of domestic demand will decline. Exports of the product have begun to increase and imports decline. The strong exports enable the country to import capital goods for continued expansion of production. Inward FDI becomes significant as the same industry in the advanced countries has lost its comparative advantage and has to relocate to developing countries. As the industry gets into its mature stage, production slows down due to increasing costs and intensified competition from late-starting countries."
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Economic Development and Democratization in East Asia, 1993.
Focusing on Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia and questioning whether economic development promotes democratization.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 80.95
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"Economic Development and Democratization
Introduction
Early development theory held certain tenets to be truths about how development was to proceed in countries that were not yet industrialized. The assumption was, for example, that the first priority was to create infrastructure, such as roads, dams, and airports, to support an industrial economy. Development theory has been refined, and in some instances changed, as the development process has proceeded in a number of different types of countries around the world. There are still some principles that are basic tenets of traditional development theory. One of these is the idea that population growth tends to fall as development increases and per capita income rises. Another is the belief that economic development promotes democratization. The focus in this paper is ..."
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Economic Growth in Malaysia, 2005.
This paper discusses the subject of economic growth and development in Malaysia.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 116.95
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This paper provides an examination of the economic growth and standard of living in South-East Asia. The area examined in this article is Malaysia. It is argued in this paper that although economic growth is very high, it is essentially unsustainable. The writer points out that unstable economic growth will lead to greater social problems.
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"The recent history of Malaysia looks very promising. Economic growth and over all levels of prosperity appear to be increasing at a phenomenal rate. In Malaysia: The Rapidly Maturing Tiger Cub Joseph F. Coates states, "Malaysia is the single emerging Asian economy that...could likely develop into the next Asian 'tiger' that is, move closer in technological mastery and high-tech production to the more developed NIEs"[newly industrialized economies], according to the recent National Science Foundation report, Asia's New High Tech Competitors ... "
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Asia's Economic Slowdown, 2002.
A discussion of the factors responsible for the slowdown in Asia's economic performance and its move towards recession in 2000 ?2001.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper discusses the several factors responsible for the economic slowdown in South East Asian countries in recent years, including headings like the Asian Crisis and the Second World Economic Crisis. Graphs. There are statistics cited throughout the paper to support and balance the discussion.
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"The East Asian economic miraculous growth since the 1980s has came to an abrupt end with the Asian financial crisis from 1997 to 1998 (Cheong, 2001), and it has contributed significantly to the slowdown of Japan and the four Asian Tigers. There are several factors that led to the Asian Crisis in July 1997. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (1999), the difficulties that East Asian countries faced were not primarily the result of macroeconomic imbalances. Rather, these stemmed from weaknesses in their financial systems and governance. Most were having budget surpluses, external surpluses, but low inflation. The maintenance of relatively fixed exchange rates led banks and corporations to borrow large amounts of international capital, much of it short-term, that are denominated in foreign currency, and unhedged. Also, as the contagion spread to Korea, the world?s eleventh largest economy, the possibility of a default by Korea raised a potential threat to the international monetary system (IMF, 1999)."
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The Stagnant Pre-Modern Economies of East Asia, 2002.
A discussion of how the pre-modern societies of East Asia were considered isolated and stagnant focusing on China and Japan.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This essay will assume the position that the pre-modern societies of East Asia were isolated and stagnant. It is recognized that this argument is controversial, and dependent upon certain geographical and social assumptions. "isolation" and "stagnation" are relative concepts. It will be seen that two of the main economies of the region - that of China and Japan - possessed flourishing domestic economies and some degree of trade with other economies in the region. However, given the inescapable fact that European colonial powers in this era came to dominate Asia, first economically and then politically, a balanced view of the pre-modern economic history of the region must explain why this came to pass. Key to this explanation is a recognition that, in comparison to the nations of the West, the pre-modern economies of China and Japan were stagnant and isolated.
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Modernization in East Asia, 2006.
An analysis of the effect of modernization, globalization and transnationalism on East Asia.
1,844 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper discusses the effect of modernization on East Asia. The paper discusses whether globalization, modernization and transnationalism have resulted in a loss of identity and tradition in East Asia. It concludes that East Asian cultural ideals have not been compromised and replaced by Western cultural ideals, but rather modified.
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"Globalization, modernization, transnationalism. Each of these words evokes a wide spectrum of emotion in persons across the world ranging from extreme fear for loss of identity and tradition, to optimism regarding the future of the world, to indifference--a feeling that such concepts will not likely affect life in a meaningful way. Despite various sentiments concerning these concepts, one thing remains constant: "global culture," (if such a thing exists), is highly diverse. As culture spreads from one nation to another, the effect of this unique constant seems to be assimilation rather than substitution. Two films, The Japanese Version and Eat, Drink, Man, Woman as well as one compilation of essays collectively entitled Golden Arches East: McDonald's in East Asia suggest that modernization has not replaced tradition; instead, it has initiated a series of welcomed modifications in East Asian culture, enhancing the preexisting traditional culture. These works reveal how Western influence has changed family dynamics, gender roles, and how Asians interrelate. The works examine two sides to foreign influence; they evaluate ideals that were consciously imported by Asians as well as ideals that have infiltrated Asian culture by way of American economic interest or other similar processes. Regardless of how these influences arrived in Asia, their impact is irrefutably significant and will likely shape the future of not only East Asian culture, but also global relations, particularly between the previously divided East and West."
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International Relations in East Asia, 2005.
An analysis of whether China can challenge U.S. power relations in East Asia.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 110.95
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This paper assesses the nature of the relationship between China and the international community. It looks at what is expected of China in the coming years by the U.S.A. what China can expect from itself. It discusses whether China will eventually subjugate itself to international norms or whether they will challenge the existing international system, which is dominated by United States principles. It also examines the power the United States wields over China and how effective it is. Examples of Chinese challenges to U.S. power relations are shown as well as examples of U.S. attempts at controlling China's destiny.
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"'The People's Republic of China (PRC) is more integrated into, and more cooperative within, regional and global political and economic systems than ever in its history.' Despite this, there is considerable apprehension coming from the United States as to what the increase in economic, political and military power in China will mean. The question as to whether China is playing by the 'international rules' or, if it is not, whether it will in the medium term, is a continual headache for western politicians. China is now combined with Hong Kong and is significantly integrated with the economy of Taiwan. The economic success of recent years has meant that China has the production capabilities and trade options to become a major superpower."
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Violence in South-East Asia, 2002.
A discussion of the relationship between South-East Asia politics and violence.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper examines how democratic governments in South-East Asia use violence as a tool for legitimacy. It explores the unique characteristics of some of the South-East Asian democracies with a comparative focus on the cases of Thailand and East Timor. The first part of the paper looks at how the Thai and Indonesian governments use violence and their links with the military to validate and strengthen their political legitimacy. The second part explores how these governments further use violence to quell dissent and maintain their legitimacy on an international stage, to important financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, as well as to other countries. In the conclusion, the paper looks at the characteristics of Thai and Indonesian political institutions, which make violence an important component of maintaining political legitimacy. It posits that the rapid economic growth sweeping the region presents opportunities for more equitable distribution of resources and a greater recognition of individual civil rights.
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"This formulation presupposes that the absence of protest is the same as rational compliance. In South-East Asia, however, the seeming rational compliance often masks an undercurrent of coercion that makes dissent impossible and dangerous. This coercion is illustrated clearly East Timor?s bloody struggle for independence. During two decades of Indonesian rule, the Indonesian government used military force to commit atrocities on par with the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. The Indonesian military government took over East Timor?s coffee exports and other businesses. Corruption was rampant as Indonesian economic migrants swarmed into the area for the jobs. In contrast to the Indonesians who profited from the area?s business, many East Timorese experienced extreme hardship (Kingsbury 397)."
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National Uniqueness in East Asia, 2002.
A discussion of how the national uniqueness in East Asia is hindered by Chinese domination over the years.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 77.95
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This essay will argue that national uniqueness in East Asia is rendered unstable due to the historical domination of China over the region. As will be seen, this domination - political, economic, cultural, and linguistic - renders national distinctions and boundaries in the region unstable by definition.
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The U.S. in South East Asia, 2005.
A discussion on the year 1949 as a turning point in U.S. involvement in South East Asia.
3,114 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 131.95
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This paper concerns the foreign policy of the United States in South East Asia, with a particular emphasis on Vietnam, diplomatic strategy, and the domino theory. It considers the extent to which domestic and international events in 1949 and 1950 could be considered the major factors in United States' concerns of communist aggression in the region and the need to respond and contain further threats.
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"The loss of China also represented the loss of China as a pro-western influence and 'policeman' in the region. This necessitated a search for another potential strong ally and the build-up of Japan as a replacement pro-western power in the region. In the post-second world war period, one of the Roosevelt administration's reasons for dropping their international trusteeship plans for Indochina had been out of a concern to keep firm control over Japanese-mandated islands in the Pacific. The emergence of the Peoples' Republic of China in 1949 had made it all the more important to secure American interests in Japan itself. "
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Sovereignty and Security in South East Asia, 2002.
A discussion of the concepts of sovereignty and security in South East Asia and their importance to stability in the region.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 128.95
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This article argues that a new conception of sovereignty is inextricably related to the rise of human security issues. The paper discusses the fact that for decades, Southeast Asia has been seen as a region of prosperity and stability. The writer claims that this suggestion becomes very shaky with the new conception of security in relations to human rights protection.
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"In 1999, Kofi Annan, the secretary general of the United Nations, delivered a speech titled ?Two concepts of sovereignty?. In this speech, he addressed the issues of humanitarian intervention, which has become increasingly important. He suggested that individual security is no less important that state security. He cited the East Timor as a case to questioning the value of state sovereignty in the face of humanitarian crises that calls for an international action. This leads us to question whether the implied conception of security and the new interpretation of security in the speech would enhance security in Southeast Asia."
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