Asia 2050

This study, commissioned by the Asian Development Bank, will be of interest to senior policy makers and business leaders in Asia. The study postulates possible scenarios of Asia's future and urges that Asian nations must act now, individually and collectively, to maintain rapid development in the region. The study highlights risks that could lead to economic, social, and political instability and examines challenges such as inequality, competition for finite natural resources, and global warming. It also gives recommendations on driving productivity, transforming finance, and ensuring energy security. About 70 pages of appendices present statistics on demographic changes, an overview of Asia's technology landscape, and an explanation of the mathematical model used in the study for developing global growth scenarios. The book includes color photos, charts, and tables. Kohli, founding director of Emerging Markets Forum, is editor of the Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)