The Kimchi Matters Global Business and Local Politics in a Crisis-Driven World

by Zonis, Marvin; Lefkovitz, Dan; Wilkin, Sam

• ISBN13: 9781932841046
• ISBN10: 1932841040
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Agate B2

Summary

"In order to 'do globalization better,' business leaders need to recognize the importance of local political dynamics. . . . The three authors . . . [provide] the big picture on this complex issue."-Publishers Weekly Ted Koppel called it "a 'must-read' for all the architects of American policy, those who seek to replace them, and all Americans who will have to deal with the consequences of their policies." Wesley Clark called it "the best account yet of the difficulties facing conventional approaches to economic development around the world." In The Kimchi Matters, authors Zonis, Lefkovitz and Wilkin show that globalization (and events like the Iraq war and the September 11 attacks) makes understanding the political economies of distant countries more important than ever.

Author Biography

Marvin Zonis, professor emeritus of international political economy at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago Dan Lefkovitz, former director of country analysis at Marvin Zonis and Associates Sam Wilkin, editor-in-chief of Countryrisk.com

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
The Kimchi Matters: An Introduction	xv
PART 1: DISCONTENT
``We Practically Own Everything. . .'': Corruption	3	(14)
The Cake: Ethnic Conflict	17	(16)
Neon Allah: Social Change	33	(8)
``They Transform Themselves into Tigers'': The J-Curve	41	(14)
PART 2: MANAGING DISCONTENT
Toppling Punto Fijo: Opposition	55	(20)
Tony Blair's Gay Gangsters: Channels for Discontent	75	(16)
The World's Most Powerful Man: State Power	91	(14)
PART 3: LEADERSHIP
Good Leaders and Bad: Quality of Leadership	105	(10)
After Tito---Tito: Succession Threat	115	(18)
Fujishock: The Ruling Bargain	133	(24)
PART 4: POLICY
Clockwork Crises: The Instability Trap	157	(12)
Powers Behind the Throne: Entrenched Interests	169	(26)
The Visible Hand: Government Intervention	195	(18)
``When England Sneezes. . .'': External Shocks	213	(28)
Economic Potential Energy: Institutions	241	(26)
Conclusion---``Eating Big Macs Doesn't Make it McChina''	267	(24)
Notes	291	(50)
Index	341