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The Economy and Business Environment of Vietnam

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  • Provides an introduction to the economy and business environment of Vietnam
  • Contains contributions from Vietnamese scholars across economics, business, and history
  • Challenges preconceived notions about Vietnam

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

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About this book

This Palgrave Pivot provides an introduction to the economy and business environment of Vietnam, a member of the ASEAN Economic Community whose economy is rapidly growing. The introduction argues that though there may be perceived disadvantages in investing in Vietnam, there are a number of benefits as well, such as the country's openness to trade and foreign direct investment, the increasing ease of doing business there and the dynamism of the economy. The book then provides an overview of Vietnam's economic policy since 1975, covering reunification, attempts at a command economy, and finally renovation under Doi Moi Policy. Further chapters cover the expansion of the private sector, interest in foreign investment, and the peculiarities of marketing and finance in Vietnam. As an edited volume with chapters written by Vietnamese scholars across economics, history, and business, this book is critical reading for researchers studying Vietnam and other Asian economies and for businesses interested in expanding into that market.

Reviews

“If you are looking for a good and concise book to understand the economy of Vietnam, this is the book for you. It is written by a group of international and Vietnamese researchers who have studied and lived in the country. It gives you a historical background and arguments, showing why Vietnam has become one of the most dynamic economies in the developing world. The book is a rare combination of economics, business and policy insights. After reading it, you will understand where Vietnam is heading, what challenges it is facing, what opportunities it is offering, and where your place is in it.” -Tran Ngoc Anh, Professor of Public Affairs, Indiana University, USA

“Vietnam has navigated major changes over the past quarter century in its internal and external economic and business institutions and relations. With contributions from astute and knowledgeable observers of the country, this volume illuminates in historical context both the big picture and the details of much of this experience.” -Stephen V. Marks, Elden Smith Professor of Economics, Pomona College

“Vietnam has exhibited exceptional economic growth since its Đổi Mới economic reforms beginning in the mid-1980s, yet its growth experience has been understudied. This book investigatesmany of the key components of this remarkable growth story, offering insightful analysis of key issues. Macdonald and his colleagues have produced an excellent resource for students of Asian economic development in general and Southeast Asia in particular.” -Michael G. Plummer, Director, SAIS Europe, The Johns Hopkins University

“This book provides a simple and clear introduction to Vietnam’s business environment. Business people and academics will enjoy stories and insights supplied by both the editor and co-authors. It can serve as both a good starting point and a reference to different audiences, being accessible and lucid in its presentation.” -Quan-Hoang Vuong, Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Social Research, Phenikaa University

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Quebec at Montreal, Montréal, Canada

    Roderick Macdonald

About the editor

Roderick Macdonald is retired Professor of Management at the École des Sciences de la Gestion, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada. He has published books and articles on business strategy in new industries, fundamental economic notions used in business and moral analysis in management. His previous books with Palgrave Macmillan are Genesis of the Financial Crisis, Eurocritical: A Crisis of the Euro Currency, and Southeast Asia and the ASEAN Economic Community.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Economy and Business Environment of Vietnam

  • Editors: Roderick Macdonald

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49974-7

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-49973-0Published: 18 August 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-49974-7Published: 17 August 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 137

  • Number of Illustrations: 17 b/w illustrations, 20 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Asian Economics, Asian Business, International Economics, Economic Policy, Economic Growth

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