Regionalism and Rivalry: Japan and the U.S. in Pacific Asia (repost)
Regionalism and Rivalry: Japan and the U.S. in Pacific Asia (National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report) by Jeffrey A. Frankel and Miles Kahler
English | ISBN: 0226259994 | 1994 | PDF | 488 pages | 25,6 mb
English | ISBN: 0226259994 | 1994 | PDF | 488 pages | 25,6 mb
As Japan's newfound economic power leads to increased political power, there is concern that Japan may be turning East Asia into a regional economic bloc to rival the U.S. and Europe. In Regionalism and Rivalry, leading economists and political scientists address this concern by looking at three central questions: Is Japan forming a trading bloc in Pacific Asia?
Does Japan use foreign direct investment in Southeast Asia to achieve national goals? Does Japan possess the leadership qualities necessary for a nation assuming greater political responsibility in international affairs?