Economic Development of Vietnam Since Doi Moi

Contents: 1. Economic reforms in Vietnam from Central Planning to Doi Moi. 2. Population problems of Vietnam. 3. Agriculture in Vietnam impact of decollectivisation. 4. Industrial development of Vietnam export led development. 5. Trade Union in Vietnam. 6. Growth of Vietnam: problems of employment. 7. Nature of poverty in Vietnam and gender inequality. 8. Informal economy in Vietnam. 9. Conclusion. Index.

Vietnam for some twenty years been engaged in major reform of its economy that has resulted in substantial implications not only for the growth of the economy but also for the cohesion of its society. The reform process is currently in a very fluid state with much having been accomplished but much still remaining to be done. Vietnam has achieved a high rate of growth in the early stage of its reform. Despite these impressive outcomes many problems remain. The recent shedding of labor from state owned enterprises has contributed to rising urban unemployment and the prospect of increasing social unrest. In addition the process of reform has contributed to rising labor migration and movement of workers from the countryside to the cities increasing income disparity and pressures upon the country\'s cities and environment.

This book may be of interest to a wide audience like the academic community investors and traders government and international decision making agencies. Vietnam rejected much of central planning and has embarked on a passage a transition toward decentralized market mechanism underpinned by widespread private ownership.