This book examines the economic success of the newly industrializing and near-industrializing economies of East Asia. The distinguished group of authors covers a range of topics in a comparative perspective, and identifies lessons of concern to economic, political, and social questions throughout the developing world. Contributors: James Riedel, Hollis Chenery, Seiji Naya, Thomas G. Parry, Robert Wade, Arnold C. Harberger, Deepak Lal, Ryokichi Hirono, Stephen Haggard, J.A.C. Mackie, William J. O'Malley.