Summaries of books by Joe Studwell:
How Asia Works
Success and Failure In the World's Most Dynamic Region
Joe Studwell
The book analyzes the economic development strategies of nine Asian countries, identifying land policy, manufacturing, and finance as key areas that determine success or failure. It contrasts the effective approaches of countries like Japan, South Korea, and China with the less successful policies of others, offering insights into the drivers of growth in the region.
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Asian Godfathers
Money and Power in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
Joe Studwell
The book examines the lives and business practices of wealthy tycoons in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, revealing how they have amassed their fortunes and maintained their power through political connections, family ties, and a complex web of patronage. It provides an in-depth analysis of the economic and social structures that have allowed these individuals to thrive in a region characterized by a mix of free-market capitalism and cronyism.
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