ISBN: 9781858988573

'As a compilation of papers emanating from an academic conference, this is a remarkably cohesive volume. . . . the papers in this book remain true to the overall theme of the book. Such i… More...

'As a compilation of papers emanating from an academic conference, this is a remarkably cohesive volume. . . . the papers in this book remain true to the overall theme of the book. Such is not always the case with edited volumes and the editors should be commended. the papers comprising the chapters in the book are also extremely well written and should be accessible to those not well-versed in measurement of productivity growth and productive efficiency. Perhaps the best way to evaluate this book is in terms of how well it attains its stated objectives. Regarding its primary objective, which is to provide new insights into the performance of various economies of the region, the book is successful. . . . the book provides considerable insight into the potential factors driving economic growth. Most notable are the findings concerning the impact of trade, especially imports, and human capital on economic growth. In terms of the book's secondary objective of providing a variety of analytical techniques, it is also successful. the reader will find a wide range of methodological approaches that are innovative and, more importantly, clearly presented. Many of the papers also contain extensive discussions of data development and variable measurement. Individuals currently conducting research on economic growth in the Asian-Pacific region should find this book a good source of ideas for further research as well as a source of potential methodological approaches for empirical analysis. for those interested in beginning to conduct such research, this book provides an excellent avenue for getting up to speed quickly on the current state of knowledge concerning economic growth, total factor productivity, and productive efficiency, as well as an overview of the type of empirical models being employed.' - Timothy G. Taylor, Journal of Comparative Economics This book provides new insights into the performance of key economies in the Asia-Pacific region during the last three decades. It critically examines productivity growth, factor accumulation and economic efficiency at both the macro and micro levels. Media > Book<

ISBN: 9781858988573

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