State Dominance in Myanmar: The Political Economy of Industrialization

The central focus of the book is the state’s efforts to industrialize Myanmar, first through direct intervention and planning under a socialist economic framework as interpreted by the state leaders (1948-88) and lately (1989 onwards) through state-managed outward orientation. In examining developme...

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Main Author: Maung Maung Than, Tin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore ISEAS Publishing [2006]
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Online Access:DE-859
DE-860
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DE-473
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Summary:The central focus of the book is the state’s efforts to industrialize Myanmar, first through direct intervention and planning under a socialist economic framework as interpreted by the state leaders (1948-88) and lately (1989 onwards) through state-managed outward orientation. In examining developments during the 1948-88 period, this study situates the Myanmar case within the developmental state paradigm, whereby a critique of the investment-driven -pathway of Myanmar’s political economy under socialist ethos is provided. On the other hand, in examining the post-1988 period, the focus is on drawing attention to continuities regarding the state’s crucial role, despite attempts to introduce market-conforming policies and practices, in economic development in general and industrialization in particular
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Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9789812305626
DOI:10.1355/9789812305626

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