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About the Book This book provides an analysis of the structures of the Malayan and the Malaysian economies using the perspective of dependence. It analyses the structures of dependence in colonial Malaya established by the British during the colonial era, in foreign ownership of key sectors, in trade, finance, the public sector and technology. Estimates are provided on the amounts of surpluses transferred out of colonised Malaya under British rule. The book then examines the post-colonial situation, as continuity as well as changes took place after Independence. It provides details on and changes in ownership and control of the Malaysian economy, and in trade, finance and technology-related issues. Methods by which economic surpluses have been transferred out of the economy and the large amounts are meticulously described. The framework used in this book distinguishes it from other works on the performance and transformation of the Malaysian economy. The present economy has many elements of the structures and dynamics described. This book is thus essential reading for those interested in knowing how the Malaysian economy was shaped in the colonial and post-colonial periods, and many of the features that characterise the present economy. Martin Khor Kok Peng is Advisor to the Third World Network and Secretary of the Consumers’ Association of Penang. He was formerly Executive Director of the Geneva-based South Centre, and had also lectured on Economic Development in the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Contents List of Tables List of Appendices 1 Introduction PART I THE CONCEPT OF EXTERNAL DEPENDENCE 2 Dependence and Surplus Transfers in the Third World PART II DEPENDENCE AND SURPLUS TRANSFERS IN COLONIAL MALAYA 3 Historical Background 4 Dependence in Colonial Malaya 5 Surplus Transfers in Colonial Malaya 6 Some Conclusions PART III DEPENDENCE IN POST-COLONIAL MALAYSIA Introduction to Part III 7 Direct Dependence: Ownership and Control of the Economy 8 Trade Dependence 9 Financial Dependence 10 Technical Dependence PART IV SURPLUS TRANSFERS IN POST-COLONIAL MALAYSIA 11 Surplus from Direct Dependence 12 Surplus from Trade Dependence 13 Surplus from Financial Dependence 14 Surplus from Technical Dependence PART V CONCLUSIONS 15 Conclusions Bibliography Appendices (For orders of more than 3 copies, please write in for reduced postal rate)
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