The Developmental State (Cornell Studies in Political Economy)

Taking as its point of departure Chalmers Johnson's account of the Japanese developmental state, the book explores the interplay of forces that have determined the structure of opportunity in the region. The authors critically address the argument for centralized political involvement in industrial development, describe the historical impact of colonialism and the Cold War, consider new ideas in economics and compare the experiences of East Asian countries with those of France, Brazil, Mexico and India.