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Frontier and Developing Asia: The Next Generation of Emerging Markets

Author/Editor:

Alfred Schipke

Publication Date:

April 10, 2015

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

With a combined population of more than 350 million people, frontier and developing Asia, which includes countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh, is located in the world’s fastest-growing region and has favorable demographics. The countries share a number of common macroeconomic, financial, and structural challenges. This book addresses issues related to economic growth and structural transformation, as well as the risk of a poverty trap and rising income inequality.

Series:

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Subject:

Banking Commercial banks Emerging and frontier financial markets Exchange rate arrangements Financial institutions Financial markets Foreign banks Foreign exchange Income Income inequality National accounts Personal income