Banking Reform in Southeast Asia

Providing a detailed account of the history of banking reform in Southeast Asia, this book analyzes the major developments in the global economic system over the past three decades, including the globalization of finance, the debt crisis of the 1980s and the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis. Written by an author who has lived and worked in Southeast Asia, the book examines the ways in which states respond to powerful external shocks and the implications for policy choices, demonstrating how different political systems shape economic performance and policy choices. Taking a comparative analysis of the experiences of the five major regional economies, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, this book considers how banking reform responded to the challenges posed by global economic integration. It provides conclusions that make important contributions to debates in international political economy.Cook, Malcolm is the author of 'Banking Reform in Southeast Asia' with ISBN 9780415413190 and ISBN 0415413192.