Asian Century… on a Knife-edge: A 360 Degree Analysis of Asia's Recent Economic Development

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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book delves into the widely held belief that the 21st century will be the "Asian Century" by examining the Asia's rapid economic development in the post-war era and the challenges it faces in forging ahead of world leaders in the West. The impact of the current turbulent global political climate on Asia is critically analyzed, employing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, social, political and geopolitical perspectives. Written in an accessible style, the book offers students, business, government, and civil society players powerful insights on Asia. Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Introduction (John West)....Pages 1-15 Front Matter ....Pages 17-17 Asia’s Stunted Economic Development (John West)....Pages 19-55 Asia’s Mythical Middle-Class Society (John West)....Pages 57-87 Front Matter ....Pages 89-89 Getting Better Value Out of Global Value Chains (John West)....Pages 91-123 Making the Most of Urbanization’s Potential (John West)....Pages 125-151 Giving All Asians a Chance! (John West)....Pages 153-182 Solving Asia’s Demographic Dilemmas (John West)....Pages 183-211 Fixing Asia’s Flawed Politics (John West)....Pages 213-246 Combating Asia’s Economic Crime (John West)....Pages 247-277 Can Asian Countries Live Together in Peace and Harmony? (John West)....Pages 279-320 Front Matter ....Pages 321-321 What Next for the Asian Century? (John West)....Pages 323-328 Back Matter ....Pages 329-335