Regional Economic Integration
The development of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and the Economic Community (AEC).
Key Questions
- 1What are the main obstacles to full economic integration in ASEAN?
- 2How does regional integration help Southeast Asia compete with China and India?
- 3Who are the winners and losers of trade liberalization in the region?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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