International Institutions and Economic Development in Asia

Covers the influence of international public goods and landmark developments and assesses how they have affected Asia's development through the 'Golden' and 'Silver Ages' of economic development. It also considers the challenges for the continuation of a new 'Platinum Age' of development driven by China and India. Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Boxes; List of abbreviations; List of contributors; Preface; Part I: Issues and background; 1 Overview and issues; 2 International public goods; 3 Making the international system work for the platinum age of Asian growth; Part II: Institutions and their impact; 4 Effects of GATT/WTO on Asia's trade performance; 5 The IMF and East Asia: the legacy of the crisis and actions for the future; 6 The World Bank in the East Asia and Pacific region: past performance and future directions