Schuman, Michael.

The miracle : the epic story of Asia's quest for wealth / Michael Schuman. - 1st ed. - New York : Harper Business, c2009. - xli, 422 p. : map, ill. ; 24 cm.



The radio that changed the world -- Why Koreans want to clone a dictator -- Minister mentor's Asian values -- The early days of Superman -- A tale of duck eggs and dragon dreams -- To get rich is glorious -- The father of development and his mafia -- Mr. Thunder's American dream -- The man in the blue turban -- A dose of Dr. M's tough medicine -- Every street is paved with debt -- A fish jumps through the dragon gate -- An unexpected journey from shortening to software.

Examines the economies of China, Japan, India, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia through profiles of the government and business leaders of each, covering the growth, technological progress, restrictive regulations, and other complexities that characterize much of the Asian market.



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Economic development--Asia--20th century.
Economic development--Asia--21st century.
Economic development.
Economic policy--Asia.

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