
Tiger Economies Under Threat
A Comparative Analysis of Malaysia's Industrial Prospects and Policy Options
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Tiger Economies Under Threat
A Comparative Analysis of Malaysia's Industrial Prospects and Policy Options
About this book
Are the Tiger economies of Southeast Asia under threat? This book analyzes the industrial prospects and policy options for Malaysia and its neighbors.
This comparative analysis examines the challenges facing Malaysia, as well as the other "Little Tigers" of Southeast Asia. It explores how these economies can sustain growth and move beyond middle-income status by focusing on technology and innovation. The book identifies weaknesses in their knowledge-based capacities and offers constructive reform suggestions. It covers key topics such as:
- Trade competitiveness
- Foreign direct investment
- Innovation systems
- Urban development
Tiger Economies Under Threat is a valuable resource for policymakers, academics, business professionals, and researchers interested in the economic development of Southeast Asia.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 1. Southeast Asia Faces Mounting Competition
- Chapter 2. Malaysia: The Quintessential Maturing Tiger Economy
- Chapter 3. Analyzing Comparative Advantage and Industrial Change: Reading the Export Trade Tea Leaves
- Chapter 4. Imports and Foreign Direct Investment: Competition and Technology Transfer
- Chapter 5. Leading and Faltering Industries: The Electronics, Auto Parts, and Agro-Processing Sectors
- Chapter 6. Can Southeast Asian Tiger Economies Become Innovative?
- Chapter 7. From Technology Development to Innovation Capability
- Chapter 8. Can the Tigers Grow Fast and Furious Again?
- Chapter 9. What Can the Tigers Do?
- Appendix A: Revealed Comparative Advantage of East Asian Economies Other than Malaysia
- Appendix B: Product Space Analysis for Southeast Asian Economies
- Appendix C: Research and Development Spending by Private Firms in Malaysia
- Appendix D: Index of Innovation Revealed Comparative Advantage
- Appendix E: Financial Incentives for Research and Development, Technology Development, and Innovation in Chinese Firms
- Appendix F: Financial Incentives for Research and Development, Technology Development, and Innovation in Thai Firms
- References
- Index
- Back cover