The Evolution of the Asian Developmental State: Hong Kong and Singapore
J.J. Woo, "The Evolution of the Asian Developmental State: Hong Kong and Singapore "
English | ISBN: 1138070262 | 2018 | 160 pages | EPUB | 1095 KB
English | ISBN: 1138070262 | 2018 | 160 pages | EPUB | 1095 KB
Many East Asian states have undergone profound economic transformations over the last two decades. Singapore and Hong Kong especially have adapted to shifting economic and technological conditions by transforming themselves into ‘smart developmental states’. In these cities, the proliferation of digital technologies has given rise to new growth sectors and opened up new areas of political contestation within these early proponents of the developmental state model.
Providing a theoretical and empirical discussion of the Asian developmental state model, the book assesses the evolution of the developmental state model, considers recent developments in the field and evaluates the development state’s continued relevance as a conceptual framework for understanding the politics of economic development. Focusing on digital and technology-enabled economic activities in Hong Kong and Singapore, the author explores the various policies that allow developmental states to stimulate economic growth, ensure organizational coherence, and engage businesses and other stakeholders.
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