This book looks at globalisation in historical perspective and

*examines the experience of East Asian economies during the financial crisis

*provides an account of globalisation through the activities of Japanese multinational enterprises

*deals with the social consequences of exposure to the financial market risks of globalisation in East Asia

*details the experience of East Asian economies in managing the financial crisis

*draws lessons from East Asian experience with financial market liberalisation

*asks what approaches to international financial cooperation, trade policy and corporate governance can assist East Asian interests in the world economy.