Both absolute and relative geographical changes have been, and are, occurring in the world
economy; there has been a progressive shift in the center of gravity of the world system and …

The economic success of Singapore has established the country as a model for other
nations. Yet until now the ideas behind this accomplishment have not been critically …

This paper uses a case study of Hong Kong and Singapore, two of the fastest growing
economies in the postwar world, to evaluate competing theories of economic growth …

A comprehensive overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance. The authors
examine how this tiny island has developed into a global financial centre and an economic …

Since attaining independence in 1965, Singapore has experienced exceptionally rapid
growth, low inflation, and a healthy balance of payments. This paper reviews Singapore's …

Government interventionism is widely acknowledged to characterize less-developed
countries, but consensus is lacking as to whether it promotes economic development, and if …

Since the early 1980s, developing countries have generally welcomed FDI, recognizing its
manifold benefits, such as provision of capital, transfer of technology, etc. An extensive …

This article surveys and anabses the very lure literature on direct foreign investmenl (DFI) in
the developing economies of East Asia and the Southwest Pacifi. Commencing with an …

Comparative social policy has long neglected welfare development in Asia. Not much is
known about social welfare in the economically successful East Asian tigers (Hong Kong …

The East Asian miracle, or its supposed demise, is always news. The Four Tiger economies
of Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea have experienced some of the fastest …