Bill GatesCo-founder · Microsoft, Gates Foundation
”A good read for anyone who wants to understand what really determines whether a developing economy will succeed.”
How Asia Works
Success and Failure in the World's Most Dynamic Region
Joe Studwell · 2013 · 688 pages
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About the book
Joe Studwell analyzes the economic development of Asian countries, exploring why some nations prospered while others failed. Through detailed historical research, he identifies common patterns among successful governments: land policies, agricultural education, and controlled access to markets.
Contrasting with conventional rhetoric about free trade, Studwell demonstrates that nearly all successful Asian economies rejected the standard Western prescription. An essential read for understanding economic development, growth policy, and the reasons behind Asian economic success.
Book details
| Author | Joe Studwell |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Pages | 688 |
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Patrick CollisonCo-founder and CEO · Stripe
”A very good book.”
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