The Building of the Burma Road
The Building of the Burma Road

Author: Pei-ying Tán

Publisher:

Published: 1945

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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Record of the construction of a supply road through the mountains and jungles of Burma in World War II.

Burma's Road Toward Development
Burma's Road Toward Development

Author: David I. Steinberg

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-03-01

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0429724608

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A liberalization of economic policies has inspired considerable economic growth and encouraged the development of Burma's natural resources, but, according to David Steinberg, the current military government is akin to previous civilian governments in its commitment to socialism as a vehicle for development. The economic flexibility demonstrated by the government has not been matched by political liberalization, and as a result, economic growth remains a captive of administrative and policy constraints. Steinberg traces the origins and acceptance of socialist thought and planning in Burma and shows how socialist ideology has had to be tempered with pragmatism in order to make economic development possible. Looking to Burma's future, he also points out two central problems facing the country: strained minority relations, which have kept the nation from developing a sense of unity, and difficulties with political succession brought on by the military regime's preoccupation with perpetuating its own leadership.

Burma Road
Burma Road

Author: Nicol Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1940

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13:

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Account of the author's experiences and adventures during a trip over the Burma Road.

The Building of the Burma Road
The Building of the Burma Road

Author: Pei-Ying Tâan

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-10

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781015167025

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The Burma Road to Capitalism
The Burma Road to Capitalism

Author: Mya Maung

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 1998-08-27

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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In light of recent debates and studies on what political scientists call developmental authoritarianism and what some economists consider the East Asian model of economic growth, this book analyzes and evaluates Burma's economic performance under military management. It considers the relationship between democracy and economic growth, especially the thesis advanced by Asian authoritarian leaders that sociopolitical stability and discipline must be established as a prerequisite to economic development. Based upon empirical and historical facts, the book shows that the present military regime's denial of democracy to the people and its ostentatious economic reforms have not promoted real economic growth and human development in Burma. That regime, the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC), consists of poorly educated power-driven rulers. The book underscores that Burma's lack of economic development, despite its rich natural resources, lies in the regime's misuse of both human capital and those natural resources. They have depressed the country's social capability for past, present, and future economic development.