Korean State and Social Policy: How South Korea Lifted Itself from Poverty and Dictatorship to Affluence and Democracy

by Taekyoon Kim, Jooha Lee, Ilcheong Yi, et al.

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There are two great mysteries in the political economy of South Korea. How could a destroyed country in next to no time become a sophisticated and affluent economy? And how could a ruthlessly authoritarian regime metamorphose with relative ease into a stable democratic polity? South Korea was long ruled with harsh authoritarianism, but, strangely, the authoritarian rulers made energetic use of social policy. The Korean State and Social Policy observes...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0199734356

ISBN13:9780199734351

Release Date:May 2011

Publisher:OUP Us

Length:146 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

Economic Policy Globalization Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences

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