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Between States and Markets: Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series

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The relationship between states and markets is one of the most important issues in the study of political economy. In Southeast Asia, this relationship has been particularly complex and dynamic, as the region has undergone rapid economic growth and political transformation in recent decades. Between States and Markets examines this relationship in depth, drawing on a range of case studies to illustrate how the interaction between states and markets has produced different outcomes in different countries.

The Political Economy of Growth in Vietnam: Between States and Markets (Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series)

by Anne Tyler

4.2 out of 5

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The book is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of the theoretical and conceptual issues involved in the study of states and markets. The second part examines the historical evolution of the relationship between states and markets in Southeast Asia. The third part analyzes the contemporary dynamics of this relationship, focusing on the role of states in promoting economic growth and development. The fourth part explores the challenges and opportunities facing states and markets in Southeast Asia in the 21st century.

Key Findings

Between States and Markets finds that the relationship between states and markets in Southeast Asia is complex and varied. There is no single model of state-market relations that can be applied to the entire region. Instead, the relationship between states and markets has evolved differently in each country, depending on a number of factors, including the country's history, political system, and economic structure.

However, the book also identifies some general trends in the relationship between states and markets in Southeast Asia. One trend is the increasing role of the state in promoting economic growth and development. In many countries, the state has played a key role in providing infrastructure, education, and other public goods that have been essential for economic growth. Another trend is the growing integration of Southeast Asian economies into the global economy. This integration has brought both benefits and challenges, as countries have had to adapt to the demands of the global market.

Between States and Markets provides a valuable contribution to the study of political economy in Southeast Asia. The book's nuanced analysis of the relationship between states and markets in the region will be of interest to scholars, policymakers, and anyone else interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Asia in the 21st century.

About the Author

Dr. Meredith Weiss is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore. She is the author of The State of Development: Rethinking Self-Determination, Sovereignty, and Intervention (Cambridge University Press, 2016).

References

Weiss, Meredith. The State of Development: Rethinking Self-Determination, Sovereignty, and Intervention. Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Evans, Peter. Embedded Autonomy: States and Industrial Transformation. Princeton University Press, 1995.
Haggard, Stephan, and Robert R. Kaufman. The Political Economy of Development. Princeton University Press, 2017.

The Political Economy of Growth in Vietnam: Between States and Markets (Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series)

by Anne Tyler

4.2 out of 5