In a systematic study of the political economy of East Asia, Cai adopts an historical perspective alongside a contemporary focus, exploring East Asia's development since the late 19th century. Following similar paths to economic development, East Asian states have achieved economic success, integrating themselves into a regional economy.

Autorentext
KEVIN G. CAI is Associate Professor and Director of East Asian Studies at Renison College, University of Waterloo, Canada. He has published in a variety of professional journals and elsewhere. His other book in this series is entitled The Politics of Economic Regionalism: Explaining Regional Economic Integration in East Asia.

Inhalt
Introduction The Historical Origin of the Political Economy of East Asia, 1895-1945 The External Setting and Internal Dynamics in the Post-1945 Era The Japanese Political Economy since 1945 The South Korean Political Economy since 1945 The Taiwanese Political Economy since 1945 The Chinese Political Economy since 1949 The Political Economy of Regional Integration in East Asia Conclusion