ABSTRACT

These previously unpublished papers by leading American and Vietnamese economists analyze the dramatic transformation of Vietnam's economy during the 1990s and its prospects for the future. The three main sections of the book discuss Vietnam's turbulent history, recent economic reforms, and the country's emerging role in the world economy and geopolitics. The contributors examine a myriad of issues, including specific reforms in agriculture, banking, and tax policy, as well as the attempts to create a business-oriented legal infrastructure, the development of foreign trade and a viable balance of payments, and U.S. policy reactions to Vietnam's rapid development in the last decade.

chapter Chapter 1|18 pages

Economic Framework for Growth and Poverty Reduction

chapter Chapter 2|20 pages

Creating a Supportive Climate for Enterprises

chapter Chapter 3|17 pages

Transforming the Rural Economy

chapter Chapter 4|19 pages

Enhancing Human Capacity

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

Providing Efficient Infrastructure Services

chapter Chapter 6|21 pages

Improving Environmental Quality

chapter Chapter 7|16 pages

Building Modern Governance