ABSTRACT
With a combined population larger than that of the EU or NAFTA, economic integration of the ASEAN states will have a massive impact on both the Asian and global economies. This book examines the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and its opportunities and challenges. It looks at the impacts of economic integration, trade structure and economic interlinkage among these countries through case studies. The book also utilizes theories to further examine areas such as trade, cross-border infrastructure, border management, and the regional development in terms of trade liberalization and foreign labor.
This book also provides insight and analysis to developing policies for "ASEAN Connectivity". Given the challenges faced and huge potential impacts of the AEC’s cross-border project, this book will be of interest to policy makers, business leaders and researchers in the ASEAN region and throughout the world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|49 pages
Regional development of ASEAN from a broad perspective
chapter 3|11 pages
The role of ADB in ASEAN integration
part II|42 pages
Institutional framework to enhance the connectivity
part III|43 pages
Infrastructure development for business location
chapter 8|12 pages
Thailand-plus-one
part IV|44 pages
Developing maritime transport networks
chapter 11|15 pages
ASEAN-wide connectivity by realizing RO/RO shipping network
chapter 13|12 pages
Model of hub port competition applied to ASEAN
part V|55 pages
Economic analysis of development policies