Growth, employment and Migration in Southeast Asia : structural change in the Greater Mekong Countries

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Growth, employment and Migration in Southeast Asia : structural change in the Greater Mekong Countries

Prema-Chandra Athukorala, Chris Manning, Piyasiri Wickramasekara

Edward Elgar, c2000

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Includes bibliographical references (p.127-136) and index

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This comparative analysis of growth, structural change and labour market dynamics in the Greater Mekong countries (Yunnan Province in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar) of Southeast Asia is the first of its kind. It explores economic integration and cooperation, the possibilities for improving the functioning of labour markets and facilitating mutually beneficial labour flows in the region.The book begins with a comparative overview of policy reforms, economic performance and structural changes, focusing on economic relations in the Greater Mekong countries. It then examines the salient features of labour market structures and policies, patterns of cross-border migration, and information systems, paying attention to the similarities and differences between countries. It is especially timely in the context of economic transition from socialist systems in the three Indochina countries, the ongoing policy reforms in Yunnan Province and Myanmar, and in light of the Asian financial crisis in shaping growth trends. The analysis yields policy recommendations for improvement in labour market performance. The book will be of great interest to development and labour economists and those working in the field of Asian studies, as well as to policymakers.

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Contents: Preface 1. Structural Change, Labour Markets and Migration: The Greater Mekong Context 2. Economic Policy Settings and Structural Change 3. Labour Market Adjustment 4. Greater Regional Integration through International Migration 5. Conclusions: Challenges and Policy Options

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