At the source of Asian studies: contribution of professor Edward F. Szczepanik
At the source of Asian studies: contribution of professor Edward F. Szczepanik

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper is to present selected aspects of the development strategy of the East Asian economies with a pro-market orientation in their early stages of industrialisation, in the light of the unique achievement of Edward Szczepanik in the area of development of underdeveloped countries – aspects which, in effect, have become an important contribution to studies of Asia, from the viewpoint of economic sciences, also in development economics and transition economics. The paper consists of the following parts: Asian studies from the perspective of the development of the world economy; Asian works of Edward Szczepanik; World and Polish reactions to the Asian works of Szczepanik; Conclusions and evaluation of Edward Szczepanik’s achievements. Edward Szczepanik Asian studies have a unique character. They have a timeless value, both in methodological and cognitive aspects as they bring an important contribution to the theory and economic policy of developing countries.

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