Growth, Employment and Migration in Southeast Asia. Structural Change in the Greater Mekong Countries - Prema-chandra Athukorala;Chris Manning;Piyasiri Wickramasekara

The book begins with a comparative overview of policy reforms, economic performance and structural changes, focusing on economic relations in the Greater Mekong countries. It then examines the salient features of labour market structures and policies, patterns of cross-border migration, and information systems, paying attention to the similarities and differences between countries. It is especially timely in the context of economic transition from socialist systems in the three Indochina countries, the ongoing policy reforms in Yunnan Province and Myanmar, and in light of the Asian financial crisis in shaping growth trends. The analysis yields policy recommendations for improvement in labour market performance.

The book will be of great interest to development and labour economists and those working in the field of Asian studies, as well as to policymakers.