Asian Eclipse: Exposing the Dark Side of Business in Asia

by Michael Backman (Author)

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  2001

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  The recent downturn in the Asian economies has been blamed on many different factors. In this work, Michael Backman analyzes a number of dubious business practices that are endemic in the region and which he believes have played a significant part in Asia's downfall. Among the problems he identifies are cronyism, a corrupt business media, inadequate legal protection, questionable business practices by the big six accounting firms in Asia, and political patronage (including a revealing account of the Lippo Group's donations to Bill Clinton's campaign funds). He concludes with a discussion of whether Asia has learnt its lesson and an assessment of how far recent legislation will go to wipe out corruption.

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  Backman really understands why business evolved the way it did in Asia. - Economist . Backman's brisk analysis...should be required reading. The real strength of Asian Eclipse is its accessibility to nonspecialists through its startling insights into the business interests, machinations, and relationships. - Independent (London). The research and reporting is impressive and up-to-date...it's a pleasure to read, rich in anecdotes and never boring or academic. - Far Eastern Economic Review . Named one of the finest general nonfiction books of 1999 by the Economist , Asian Eclipse was the first book to comprehensively assess the corporate and business practices in Asia. This revised and updated edition features a new chapter on the Internet and e-commerce in Asia, and updates on current markets and events. Michael Backman (Australia) is a leading researcher specializing in Asian corporate practice and a regular contributor to numerous leading newspapers and magazines.