ABSTRACT
First published in 1986, the Malaysian economy has grown remarkably since 1970 but despite this poverty is still widespread. This book examines the record of economic development in Malaysia over this period and evaluates the success of the New Economic Policy. In particular it examines the merits of the trusteeship strategy in its aim to eradicate poverty and in socioeconomimc restructuring.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |14 pages
The Problem of Poverty
part |84 pages
Poverty Reproduction Under the NEP
part |55 pages
Wealth Concentration Under the NEP
chapter 6|23 pages
The Social Costs of Trusteeship
Deficits, ‘Distributional Coalitions’ And Quasi-Rents
part |18 pages
Prospects and Alternatives