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Evolution Of Policy Behind Taiwan's Development Success, The 2nd Edition
Author(s): Kuo-ting Li (Author)
- Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication Date: 24 Nov. 1995
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 318 pages
- ISBN-10: 9810218389
- ISBN-13: 9789810218386
Book Description
Within thirty years of its humble beginnings, Taiwan was listed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as one of ten newly industrialized countries (NICs). This book charts how and why such growth took place, and discusses areas of Taiwan’s experience that might be useful in helping other countries achieve economic growth and improve their living standards.The second edition includes additional chapters and updated information and statistics.The author, one of the chief architects of Taiwan’s economic development, worked with the government for forty years. Here, he draws on his extensive experience. He has held important positions such as Economics Minister, Finance Minister, and Minister without Portfolio dealing with, among other inter-ministerial problems, the Science and Technology Program. Presently, he is the Senior Advisor to the President. He has been involved in the development of economic, fiscal, monetary, industrial, international trade, manpower, science and technology policies.
