Whither APEC?

Whither APEC?
Author: C. Fred Bergsten
Publisher: Peterson Institute
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780881322484

Analyses various aspects of economic cooperation among 18 Pacific-Rim countries, members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Covers trends in the 1990s and gives projections to 2020.

APEC and the Construction of Pacific Rim Regionalism

APEC and the Construction of Pacific Rim Regionalism
Author: John Ravenhill
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521667975

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping is the first comprehensive economic arrangement to link countries from around the Pacific Rim. Since its establishment in 1989, APEC has graduated from a ministerial-level gathering of nine countries to an institution that stages annual summits, has a permanent secretariat, and whose twenty-one members have committed themselves to establishing free trade in the region. A decade after its foundation, however, members have been increasingly frustrated with the grouping's progress. In this timely book, John Ravenhill examines the reasons for APEC's establishment, its evolution, and the causes of its failures. His conclusions address central questions in international relations about international collaboration and regionalism. The book will interest all those concerned with broader questions about regional economic and political cooperation.

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Author: Ippei Yamazawa
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134537719

This book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive account of the APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) organisation and examines the challenges APEC now faces in the new century. Subjects covered include: * the history of APEC * APEC and the latest WTO round * case-studies of countries in the region including China, Japan, Malaysia, Korea and Taiwan * APECs approach to competition and deregulation policy * assessment of APECs standing as an international institution Featuring contributions from distinguished groups of international academic experts, this book is essential reading for all those interested in political and economic developments in the Asia-Pacific.

Twenty-First Century World Order and the Asia Pacific

Twenty-First Century World Order and the Asia Pacific
Author: J. Hsiung
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2001-08-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0230107176

After examining the global system's political volatility at the dawn of the new millenium, the book looks at how some of the identifiable system-wide trends (e.g., globalization, democratization, fragmentation, etc.) may find repercussions in the Asia Pacific. The book also addresses the question of 'comprehensive security', in comparison with other regions, in a wide range of areas subsuming economic security (geoeconomics), environmental security (ecopolitics), and human security. In addition, the book recognizes the idiosyncrasies of the region, such as the defensiveness of most Asian governments toward the protection of their financial markets against external forces following the regional financial crisis of the late 1990s.

Asia Pacific Security - Values and Identity

Asia Pacific Security - Values and Identity
Author: Leszek Buszynski
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2004-03-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134400292

The main theme of this book is that security is not just about defence from external attack, but embraces the protection of identity and values which cultures regard as important, and which they may regard as worth fighting for. It examines Asia Pacific security from the perspective of the values and identities of the major actors in the region - C

APEC as an Institution

APEC as an Institution
Author: Richard E Feinberg
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2003
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9812302093

Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of APEC's 'soft' institutionalism, and its capstone policy report, identifies reforms that would close the credibility gap between APEC's promises and accomplishments. Leading scholars at APEC Study Centres investigate APEC's core agenda and delve into the inner workings of bureaucracy.

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Author: Sandra L. Downing
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781590336984

In 1989, President George Bush was President of the United States the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum was established to promote economic integration around the Pacific Rim and to sustain economic growth. APEC currently has 21 members: Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; Republic of the Philippines; Russia; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; USA; Vietnam. The United States, recognising the value of top-level meetings to advance the work of creating a Pacific community, invited member economies' leaders to Blake Island, Washington, to meet informally to discuss major issues in the APEC region. This gathering of economic leaders has become the single most important institution in the Asia Pacific region. It brings top level attention to APEC's vision of free trade and investment as well as providing a forum for leaders to meet on a regular basis both as a group and bilaterally to discuss current issues and resolve disputes. The economic health of the APEC region is vitally important to America's continued prosperity. Economic growth across the APEC region waned this year, largely in response to the slowing US economy and the weakening global demand for many of the Asian members' exports (particularly electronics). Many members have lowered their 2001 growth projections in light of poor performance during the first half of the year, although most will still post positive results. This compelling book about APEC and its background, goals and problems, provides the reader with the necessary information on the crucial role that it plays. A revived Asia-Pacific region means more exports from and investments by U.S. companies, more jobs for Americans and more U.S. economic growth.

Assessing APEC's Progress

Assessing APEC's Progress
Author: Richard E. Feinberg
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9812301437

In its first ten years, what has the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) accomplished? Has the 21-member forum - including the United States, Japan, China, Mexico, and most of Southeast Asia -- fulfilled its promise? To answer these vital questions, leading scholars at APEC Study Centres from thirteen APEC member economies undertook detailed studies of such central issues as trade in services, investment policy, human resource development, food and agriculture, energy, and financial stability.The findings are summarized in a policy report, "Learning From Experience", that has received wide praise and close scrutiny from senior government officials. The report concludes that APEC has successfully established itself as a world-class forum that has contributed to the affirmation of a coherent set of positive ideas. However, the report notes shortcomings in each of the critical areas of trade and investment liberalization, economic and technical cooperation, and institutional structure, and offers remedial policy recommendations to improve APECs future performance. This volume contains both the policy report and the issue studies. It is the product of the APEC International Assessment Network (APIAN), a collaborative, independent project among participating APEC Study Centres to track and assess the design and execution of key APEC initiatives.

Europe, East Asia and APEC

Europe, East Asia and APEC
Author: Peter Drysdale
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1998-05-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521633154

This book is the first in a major new series examining Global Economic Institutions and contrasts regional economic integration in the Asia Pacific Region and in Europe. In the Asia Pacific Region, regionalism is developing by means of "open regionalism", which is different from the regionalism which has developed in Europe, through the construction of a single European Market and Monetary Union within the European Union. In the light of this contrast, a number of important contemporary policy questions are considered.

APEC at 20

APEC at 20
Author: K Kesavapany
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2009
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9814279269

Spanning 20 years of history, the achievements of APEC may seem uneventful in the eyes of some observers. Yet careful deliberation will point to APEC's many remarkable high points as well as some of the challenges. The foundations of APEC were set in place about 40 years ago based on the achievements of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC). One of the cornerstones of APEC's vision is to achieve a free and open trade area among its member economies. This vision is anchored in the Bogor Goals that remain the centrepiece of the APEC process. The Bogor Goals represent a cause for celebration as well as angst. Celebration because the region has moved towards achieving a much more liberalized environment of trading and investment since 1989, angst because the deadlines for achieving the goals have not yet been fully realized. Today, APEC embraces many of the world's dynamic developed and developing economies that are better poised to meet the new challenges of this century. For those seeking to get a quick sweep of APEC, this book recalls, reflects and provides enough food for thought on the possible remake of APEC. The chapters are carefully written by experts who have been directly involved in the APEC process one way or another. The invaluable insights serve to place the whole APEC process in a balanced perspective, yet with candid deliberations.