Taian in the 21st Century Aspects and Limitations of a Development Model [Paperback]

Throughout the twentieth century Taiwan was viewed as a model - whether in terms of a model colony, a model China or a development model. This perception was based on the notion of Taiwan undergoing an economic miracle and political developments. Yet much of Taiwans history is unique and may not be readily replicable elsewhere.

Written by an impressive line up of contributors from the US, UK, Taiwan, France and Hong Kong, this book analyzes Taiwans economic and political achievements, and asks whether it is possible to identify through the experience of a single nation  Taiwan  the makings of a replicable model.

This book will appeal to students and scholars of Taiwan, political economy, and Asia-Pacific regional development issues.

Introduction R.F. Ash and J. Megan Greene  1. Economic Life in Mainland China and Taiwan and the Rise of a Productive Market Economy Ramon H. Myers  2. Taiwans Success and Vulnerability: Lessons for the 21st Century Gustav Ranis  3. Taiwans Development Experience: Stability with Growth, 1950-2002 Erik Thorbecke and Henry Wan  4. Can the Taiwan Model of Growth with Equity be Replicated in the South East Asian Context? Anne Booth  5. Comparative Productivity Performance in Manufacturing between Taiwan and Mainland China, 1961-1997 Harry X. Wu and Xinpeng Xu  6. Taiwans Knowledge Based Economy: A Historical Perspective on Higher Education, Manpower Planning and Economic Development J. Megan Greene  7. Re-engineering the Developmental State in an Age of Globalization: Taiwans Quest for High-tech Industries Yun-han Chu  8. Democratisation in a Chinese Community: Lessons from Taiwan Steve Tsang  9. Democratic Transition and the Rule of Law in Taiwan: A DlÓ