Review of Rethinking Asia S Economic Miracle the Political Economy of War Prosperity and Crisis (original) (raw)

Richard Stubbs' book provides an insightful analysis of the Asian economic miracle, emphasizing the significant role of war and the geopolitical context in shaping the economic trajectories of countries like Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. He argues that existing economic theories fall short by neglecting the influence of security imperatives and international relations in fostering growth. The work critiques the simplistic replication of these outcomes in other developing nations, ultimately suggesting that such replication is unlikely without similar geopolitical conditions.