Korean Economy in Transition

O. Yul Kwon, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, Canada

• Contents: Preface Introduction Part I: Evolution of Institutions and the Economy 1. Korea’s Economic Policy in Transition: Evolution, Assessment and Future Direction 2. Cultural Effects on the Korean Economy 3. The Korean Political System and its Effects on the Economy 4. The Korean Economy: Transition to a Knowledge-based Economy Part II: External Economic Relations 5. Korea’s Trade Policy in Transition 6. Korea’s Inward and Outward Foreign Direct Investment 7. North Korea’s Economic Reform and Inter-Korean Economic Relations Part III: Transition of Individual Sectors 8. Recent Evolution of the Business Sector: Chaebols and SMEs 9. The Korean Financial Sector: Its Transition and Future Agenda 10. Public Sector and Regulatory Reforms: A Critical Evaluation Part IV: Labour and Social Welfare 11. Reforms of the Labour Market and Industrial Relations 12. Income Distribution and Social Welfare Policy: Issues and Strategy Index

'The Korean Economy in Transition is, I believe, the only comprehensive English-language book that covers Korea's economic development during the past two decades. It is therefore the first reference readers interested in this period should consult.'