| Description |
1 online resource (268 pages) |
| Series |
Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia |
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Routledge studies in the growth economies of Asia.
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| Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Abbreviations; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: The United States, colonial rule and the Malayan economy; 2 US and Malaya connections, 1870-1918; 3 Strengthening ties, 1919-1957; 4 Mining: Yukon Gold Company to Pacific Tin; 5 Plantation: United States Rubber Company; 6 Taking the high road: Ford Malaya; 7 Conclusion: Counting the cost; 8 Epilogue: The future looks bright; Appendix A: Straits settlements exports to the United States, 1902 |
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Appendix B: US firms and selected agencies held by US, British and Chinese firms in Malaya, 1931-1939Appendix C: Mining technology; Appendix D: Pacific Tin mining properties, 1957; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
This book explores the relationship between the United States and the Malaysian economy, concentrating on the period 1870 to 1957, with particular focus on trade flows and foreign direct investment |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Investments, American -- Malaysia
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International economic relations
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Investments, American
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| SUBJECT |
Malaysia -- Foreign economic relations -- United States -- History
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United States -- Foreign economic relations -- Malaysia -- History
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Malaysia -- Foreign economic relations -- United States
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| Subject |
Malaysia
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203927212 |
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0203927214 |
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