Discusses Southeast Asian regional economic structure in terms of production and external trade. Covers the degree of specialization in external trade and comments on the significance of the trade surplus. Considers major economic problems in primary commodity export trade, covering economic instability, deteriorating terms of trade, and production inefficiency. Describes institutional measures to combat economic instability and foster economic growth. Deals with development planning concerned with capital formation, industrialization, the trade policies, and international commodity agreements. [TAIC]
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United Nations. Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East
agriculture
economics
exports
economic development
commerce
research
geology
land
industry
finance
demography
forestry
politics
standard of living
technical cooperation
water resources
transport
Myanmar
Malaysia
Laos
Cambodia
Viet Nam
Indonesia
United States
Philippines
Southeast Asia
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Thailand and ASEAN Information Center (6th Floor) : Thesis