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This 1992 book is based on selected papers given at a conference which discussed East Asia's role in world fibre, textile and clothing markets.
List of contents
List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Abbreviations and acronyms; Symbols; Introduction and summary Kym Anderson; Part I. Fibres, Textiles and Economic Development: 1. The changing role of fibres, textiles and clothing as economies grow Kym Anderson; 2. The experience of Japan in historical and international perspective Young-Il Park and Kym Anderson; 3. Effects of China's dramatic reforms on its neighbours and on world markets Kym Anderson and Young-Il Park; 4. Thailand's growth in textile and clothing exports Suphat Suphachalasai; Part II. Demand For Textile Exports From Newly Industrializing Asia: 5. The Multi-Fibre Arrangement and China's growth prospects John Whalley; 6. International competition and Japan's domestic adjustments Hideki Yamawaki; 7. The new silk road to Europe Carl B. Hamilton; 8. The redirection of United States imports Joseph Pelzman; 9. Structural adjustments in Australia and New Zealand Peter J. Lloyd; Part III. Conclusions: 10. Future prospects and policy implications Kym Anderson; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.
Summary
A collection of studies on the role of East Asia in the world fibre, textile and clothing market, first published in 1992. A collection of studies on the role of East Asia in the world fibre, textile and clothing market.
