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Malaysia: Multi-Racial Society under One-Party Rule

By Jonathan Story,  Heather Grabbe
Published 01 Jan 1996
Reference 4545
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Asia
Length 30 page(s)
Language English
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Summary

The case describes the political, economic and corporate policies of the Malaysian state. It falls within the series on regime/change development; and is to be taught in particular alongside parallel cases on China and Japan. The multi-racial strategy may be compared to that being introduced to South Africa.

Teaching objectives

Developing skills to assess the politics and business prospects of a country. Knowing the art of thinking about the future of a significant state as it is incorporated in the world economy.

Keywords
  • Regime Change
  • Development Policy
  • Multi Racialism
  • Foreign Direct Investment
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Industrialization
  • Trade and Investment
  • Nation-Building
About the authors
Story

Jonathan Story

Emeritus Professor of International Political Economy

Heather Grabbe


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