World history/WHME103/Developing nations/East Asia

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Tokyo

Read the below article. As you do so, consider the following questions:

• What is the 'East Asian development model'?

• Which Asian economies have been most successful in the post-World War Two period?

Saylor Foundation, 'Economic Development in East Asia', February 2013.

What factors contributed to the economic success of the 'Asian Tigers'? Are there any negatives associated with this success? Post your responses on WEnotes below. For example:

• Exports ...

• The system of government ...

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