Tiger Economies Under Threat
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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

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. About the Authors
  7. Abbreviations
  8. Chapter 1. Southeast Asia Faces Mounting Competition
  9. Chapter 2. Malaysia: The Quintessential Maturing Tiger Economy
  10. Chapter 3. Analyzing Comparative Advantage and Industrial Change: Reading the Export Trade Tea Leaves
  11. Chapter 4. Imports and Foreign Direct Investment: Competition and Technology Transfer
  12. Chapter 5. Leading and Faltering Industries: The Electronics, Auto Parts, and Agro-Processing Sectors
  13. Chapter 6. Can Southeast Asian Tiger Economies Become Innovative?
  14. Chapter 7. From Technology Development to Innovation Capability
  15. Chapter 8. Can the Tigers Grow Fast and Furious Again?
  16. Chapter 9. What Can the Tigers Do?
  17. Appendix A: Revealed Comparative Advantage of East Asian Economies Other than Malaysia
  18. Appendix B: Product Space Analysis for Southeast Asian Economies
  19. Appendix C: Research and Development Spending by Private Firms in Malaysia
  20. Appendix D: Index of Innovation Revealed Comparative Advantage
  21. Appendix E: Financial Incentives for Research and Development, Technology Development, and Innovation in Chinese Firms
  22. Appendix F: Financial Incentives for Research and Development, Technology Development, and Innovation in Thai Firms
  23. References
  24. Index
  25. Back cover