Pick two countries in Southeast Asia and describe and explain their economic growth (or lack thereof) over the last three or so decades. Choose one nation which has been a success and one which has been a failure so as to have a clear compare-and-contrast response.

What will be an ideal response?


The answer to this question is based on information found under the chapter heading, "Economic and Social Development: The roller coaster ride of globalized development." The answer should stress the uneven economic development in the region, including examples drawn from the decline in the Philippines, Singapore's role as a regional hub, Malaysia's insecure boom, Thailand's ups-and-downs, or Indonesian economic development. The weaker economies of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia, might also be discussed.

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