How Asia Works: Success and Failure In the World's Most Dynamic Region

How Asia Works is a groundbreaking book that debunks Western misconceptions about developing economies in the region.

Written by an experienced reporter who has spent two decades in the area, this book provides an accessible and readable narrative that explains why some countries have boomed while others have languished.

The author focuses on three key areas: land policy, manufacturing, and finance, providing fascinating examples from a Philippine sugar baron to a Korean steel mill.

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the secrets of Asia's economic success and how it can be replicated in other developing economies.