Ha-Joon Chang evaluates the role of the state in economics and development. In this collection of essays, he reviews theories and practices of state interventio

Debates about the role and nature of the state are at the heart of modern politics. However, the state itself remains notoriously difficult to define, and the t

Elites have a disproportionate impact on development outcomes. While a country's endowments constitute the deep determinates of growth, the trajectory they foll

Local, state, and national economies are facing unprecedented levels of international competition. The current fiscal crisis has hampered the ability of many go

"This book explores the economic development trajectories of South Korea and Vietnam, focusing on the role of the state in economic success amidst similarities