Synopses & Reviews
Regional economic organizations of developing countries have a mixed record of success. The author examines national decisions, regional institutions and selected cases using a cognitive framing model in order to better understand the reasons behind their failures and successes. Case studies are included on Chile (Andean Pact), Nigeria (ECOWAS) and the Philippines (ASEAN). This study will interest researchers and graduate-level students of regional economic integration, political economy of developing countries, as well as specialists in Latin America, West Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Review
This well-written book provides an alternative to the liberal view of regional cooperation. Recommended for upper-division undergraduate through faculty collections.Choice
Synopsis
Policy decisions by individual members of an economic regional organization often contravene the interests the group.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [155]-167) and index.
About the Author
M. LEANN BROWN teaches in the Department of Political Science at the University of Florida.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Explaining Regional Economic Cooperation: The Case for a Cognitive Framing Model
The Andean Case: The 1976 Chilean Decision to Withdraw from the Pact
The ECOWAS Case: The 1983 Nigerian Decision to Expel Alien Workers
The ASEAN Case: The 1977 Philippine Decision Concerning Sabah
Conclusions and Policy Recommendations
Appendix
References