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Insightful analysis of Southeast Asia's financial collapse.
If you're intrigued by global economics or financial history, "Asian Currency Crisis" could be a stirring addition to your collection. Gerald Tan's detailed account breaks down complex economic phenomena into a format that's engaging for both experts and casual readers. With his analysis, you'll get more than just the "what" of the 1997 crisis—you'll understand the "how" and "why," which can be eye-opening if you're curious about the fragility and interconnectedness of world economies.
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ISBN: 9789812101570
Authors:
Gerald Tan
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Intl
Date of Publication: 2000-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Money,
History,
Political Science,
Finance,
Politics,
Society,
World History,
Government
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Tan (head, Department of Asian Studies and Languages, Flinders University, South Australia) explains the causes, events, reactions to, and effects of the financial disaster which engulfed Southeast and East Asia in 1997. Beginning with the crash of the Thai baht, he traces the chain of events and details economic, social, and political consequences in all countries involved. He describes responses of major economic institutions such as the World Bank, and deals with lessons learned and possible paths to recovery. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Insightful analysis of Southeast Asia's financial collapse.
If you're intrigued by global economics or financial history, "Asian Currency Crisis" could be a stirring addition to your collection. Gerald Tan's detailed account breaks down complex economic phenomena into a format that's engaging for both experts and casual readers. With his analysis, you'll get more than just the "what" of the 1997 crisis—you'll understand the "how" and "why," which can be eye-opening if you're curious about the fragility and interconnectedness of world economies.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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