熊谷聡・中村正志（共）著／経済発展戦略：マレーシアに学ぶ「中所得国の罠」克服の知恵 Economic Development Strategies : Insights from Malaysia on Overcoming the 'Middle-Income Trap'

著者名：Kumagai, Satoru/Nakamura, Masashi

Springer（2026/03/05発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9789819568987
• eISBN：9789819568994

Description

This book offers a compelling analysis of Malaysia’s path to sustained economic growth and social stability, illuminating how the country navigated the complex challenges of industrialization, ethnic diversity, and inequality. Spanning six decades of development from the 1960s to the 2020s, the book integrates rigorous economic analysis with nuanced political insights to present a comprehensive account of Malaysia’s transformation.

Through detailed examination of industrial upgrading, productivity growth, and policy implementation, the book reveals how Malaysia balanced rural development with urbanization and economic expansion with ethnic harmony. Unlike many developing nations that prioritized industrialization at the expense of rural sectors, Malaysia pursued a dual-track strategy—supporting both agriculture and industry while managing labor transitions across sectors.

Central to this success was Malaysia’s competitive authoritarian political system, which enabled decisive policy shifts at critical junctures. The book explores how this governance model facilitated the country’s transition from a primary commodity exporter to a diversified industrial economy, while actively addressing ethnic economic disparities. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in development economics, political economy, and Asian studies, this work provides unique insights into the policy choices and institutional dynamics that shaped Malaysia’s development trajectory. It offers valuable lessons for other multi-ethnic middle-income countries seeking sustainable growth.

Table of Contents

The Theory of the Middle-Income Trap and Malaysia.- Challenges in the Low-Income Period and Their Solution.- Quantitative and Qualitative Expansion of the Labor Force.- Key Players in Economic Development.- The Reality and Challenges of Industrial Upgrading.- From External to Domestic Demand.- Hints for Escaping the "Middle-Income Trap" and Future Challenges.