Overview

This book looks at globalisation in historical perspective and examines the experience of East Asian economies during the financial crisis.

It provides an account of globalisation through the activities of Japanese multinational enterprises.

It deals with the social consequences of exposure to the financial market risks of globalisation in East Asia.

It details the experience of East Asian economies in managing the financial crisis.

It draws lessons from East Asian experience with financial market liberalisation.

It asks what approaches to international financial cooperation, trade policy and corporate governance can assist East Asian interests in the world economy.