Success in developmental states of Taiwan and Korea after Japanese colonization

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

6 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

04/27/2009

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

International relations

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Summary :

Introduction
A developmental state
Korea's success as a developmental state
Taiwan following the same path as Korea
1. Agriculture as the state's paramount interest
The inability of Russia to become a developmental state
Conclusion
References

Abstract

As taiwan and korea, both being former colonies of Japan, began to develop over time, their growth exemplified the characteristics of what we term "developmental states". These two particular states have exhibited rapid, sustained, export-led growth over a long period of time, with emphasis on the manufacturing and industrial sectors of the economy, as well as education and investment in the future. The state, meaning the government, drives the countries domestic growth by stimulating the economy with investment in successful private sectors who manufacture products. These products are made competitive with those of other countries in the world, and exported in return for consumer goods. This revenue continues to sustain the state, and is monitored and regulated by the government. states such as taiwan and korea have effectively implemented government policies and fostered relations between the state itself and the rest of society, particularly the private sectors which control the bulk of capital interests, which are conducive to the project of continued growth and expansion. These policies and the fostered relationship generate a working class capable of and driven toward the goals of the state. While other states have also successfully built themselves up, in similar fashion to taiwan and korea, they cannot be considered as developmental states. One such country is Russia, whose growth has stagnated since the end of World War II. Russia did not become a developmental state because it lacked the necessary components of a strong efficient bureaucracy, and its commercial interest were represented by corrupt oligarchies controlling the bulk of the states capital.