Emerging Economies of East and South East Asia: Some Salient Points about Technology’s Role in Economic Development

Authors

  • Sanidas Elias Department of Economics Seoul National University South Korea

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/jeeir.v2i3.6250

Keywords:

Corruption, ASEAN, Foreign Direct Investment

Abstract

This area of East and South East Asia is characterized by the following traits: very large population; tendency and ability for detail; imitation rather than creation; ability for organization; tendency for corruption; tendency for autocratic regimes; in the process of an industrial revolution; technological imitation; nationalism without boundaries; wide range of GDP per capita and poverty; litter and pollution problems without solutions; natural disasters; exports oriented; high urban development; Chinese culture influence; FTAs (Free trade agreements) and ASEAN; FDI rather high; disparities between East Asia and other Asian areas; production networks through Japan's and South Korea's roles in international division of labor.

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Published

2014-09-30

How to Cite

Elias , S. (2014). Emerging Economies of East and South East Asia: Some Salient Points about Technology’s Role in Economic Development. Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research, 2(3), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.24191/jeeir.v2i3.6250