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Cancelled - Asia’s Remarkable Economic Transformation and Rise: Learning from a Half-century of Development

In lieu of the current situation on the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia, it is truly regrettable that we cancel this event as the crowd size, in close proximity, may increase unnecessary risks.
 
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.


The lecture analyzes the phenomenal transformation of Asia, which would have been difficult to imagine, let alone predict, fifty years ago. In doing so, it provides an analytical narrative of this remarkable story of economic development, situated in the wider context of historical, political and social factors, and an economic analysis of the underlying factors, with a focus on critical issues in the process of, and outcomes in, development. The analytical conclusions drawn contribute to contemporary debates on development, and highlight some lessons from the Asian experience for countries elsewhere. This transformation has been uneven across countries and unequal among people. Yet, Asia’s economic progress in this short timespan has been remarkable and almost unprecedented in history. It is beginning to shift the balance of economic power in the world. At this juncture, however, the world is also confronted with mounting economic problems and political challenges, so that the uncertain future is a challenge.
Seminar Room 3-1, Level 3, Manasseh Meyer, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Thu 13 February 2020
05:15 PM - 06:30 PM

Prof. Deepak Nayyar

Prof. Deepak Nayyar

Emeritus Professor, Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and Honorary Fellow, Balliol College, Oxford

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Prof. Danny Quah

Prof. Danny Quah

Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

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