Handbook of Emerging Economies Routledge International Handbooks Series

A major new volume in the Routledge International Handbooks series analysing emerging and newly emerged economies, including the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and other likely (Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Korea) as well as possible (Vietnam, The Philippines, Nigeria, Pakistan, Egypt, Colombia and Argentina) candidates for emerging economy status. Chapters on theories surrounding emerging markets (including the Beijing/Washington Consensus debate) offer an overview of current issues in development economics, in addition to providing an integrated framework for the country case studies. Written by experts, this handbook will be invaluable to academics and students of economics and emerging economies, as well as to business people and researchers seeking information on economic development and the accelerating pace of globalization.

Foreword Part 1: Introduction-Overview 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Key Trends in the World Economy Part 2: The BRICSs 2.1. Brazil 2.2. Russia 2.3. India 2.4. China 2.5 South Africa Part 3: Key Lessons: The Transition to Emerging Status 3.1. Modern Stage Theories and their Relevance for Emerging Economies 3.2. Beijing Consensus versus Washington Consensus Part 4: Diverse Success Stories 4.1. Israel 4.2. Singapore's Success: After the Miracle 4.3. The Original Sin in Chile's Successful History of Development Part 5: Likely Success Stories 5.1. Turkey 5.2. Indonesia's Ways to Sustainable Economic Growth and Development 5.3. Mexico: Emerging Economy Kept on a Leash by Mismatched Monopolies 5.4. Middle Income Trap of Malaysian Economy: A Political Economy Analysis Part 6: Possible Candidates: The Difficult Road Ahead 6.1. Argentina's Present and its Intriguing Economic History6.2. Vietnam 6.3. The Philippines: Road to Begin an Emerging Economy 6.5. Pakistan: An Economy in Extreme Distress that could be Revived 6.6. Egypt: Too `Big' to Succeed? 6.7. Thailand: Economic Progress and the Move to Populism 6.9. Iran at a Crossroad 6.10. Colombia: Seeking Prosperity through Peace 6.11. The Saudi Arabian Model Part 7: Assessing the Future 7.1. The Emerging Powers and Global Governance: Why the BRICS Matter 7.2. Challenges of Managing Emerging Economies 7.3. Korea: An Unexpected Journey from Rags to Riches, from Crisis to Recovery 7.4. China and India, 2025: A Macroeconomic Assessment

Professor Robert E. Looney is a Distinguished Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, who specializes in issues relating to economic development in the Middle East, East Asia, South Asia and Latin America. He has published 22 books and more than 250 articles in professional journals. As an international consultant, Dr Looney has provided advice and assistance to various governments and international organizations.