Development Without Freedom? East and South East Asia: Vibrant Markets but a Rule of Law Deficit

In: The Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration, Band 32, Heft 2, S. 177-188

Abstract

Economic development results first and foremost in a bigger output of goods and services. Whether it also enhances the rule of law is a classical question in the social sciences and economics. The absolutely remarkable economic progress in East Asia and South East Asia in recent decades has been accompanied by the rule of law in only a few countries. Are we to conclude that economic progress is possible without the rule of law? Adapted from the source document.