The evolution of policy behind Taiwan's development success
Published:
(c)1995
Publisher:
World Scientific, Singapore
The evolution of policy in a comparative perspective: an introductory essay / Gustav Ranis -- A bird's eye view of policy evolution in Taiwan: an introductory essay / John C.H. Fei -- 1. Some background on Taiwan -- 2. Evolution of fiscal policy --...
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The evolution of policy in a comparative perspective: an introductory essay / Gustav Ranis -- A bird's eye view of policy evolution in Taiwan: an introductory essay / John C.H. Fei -- 1. Some background on Taiwan -- 2. Evolution of fiscal policy -- 3. Monetary reform -- 4. Population policy and family planning -- 5. Manpower policy -- 6. Export processing zones -- 7. Development of science and technology -- 8. Cross-strait policy -- 9. An integrated view of policy evolution in Taiwan -- 10. Final reflections. Within thirty years of its humble beginnings, Taiwan was listed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as one of ten newly industrialized countries (NICs). This book charts how and why such growth took place, and discusses areas of Taiwan's experience that might be useful in helping other countries achieve economic growth and improve their living standards. The second edition includes additional chapters and updated information and statistics. The author, one of the chief architects of Taiwan's economic development, worked with the government for forty years. Here, he draws on his extensive experience. He has held important positions such as Economics Minister, Finance Minister, and Minister without Portfolio dealing with, among other inter-ministerial problems, the Science and Technology Program. Presently, he is the Senior Advisor to the President. He has been involved in the development of economic, fiscal, monetary, industrial, international trade, manpower, science and technology policies
