Taiwan's political economy : meeting challenges, pursuing progress /

Clark, Cal, 1945-

Taiwan's political economy : meeting challenges, pursuing progress / [Book] : Cal Clark, Alexander C. Tan. - Boulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2012. - xi, 203 pages : illustrations. ; 23 cm.

Taiwan s economic and political transformation was once considered a model for developing nations, but in recent decades, the momentum has stalled. Why? Cal Clark and Alexander Tan explain the country s paradoxical political economy, tracing its achievements and exploring its challenges. The authors appraise Taiwan s hard-won accomplishments a legitimate democracy and a prosperous society and also investigate the stubborn institutional legacies undermining its progress. Without discounting Taiwan s significant stress and turmoil, they provide ample evidence to support optimism about its future.

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9781588268068 (hardcover : alk. paper)


Taiwan--21st century.--Economic policy
Taiwan--21st century.--Economic conditions
Taiwan--Politics and government.

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