The Everyday Political Economy of Southeast Asia

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the everyday political economies of Southeast Asia, offering insights into how economic transformation is sustained and challenged by everyday practices across the region.

With contributions from leading international scholars, the book explores topics such as domestic migration, trade union politics, mining, halal food, Islamic finance, education reform, street vending, regional migration, and Southeast Asian domestic workers in Hong Kong.

The authors demonstrate how an everyday approach adds value to traditional elite-centred analyses by unmasking tensions, subjectivities, and behaviors otherwise hidden from scholarly eyes directed towards elites.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of economic transformation in Southeast Asia and its impact on everyday life.