Asia 2050: Realizing the Asian Century

Foreword......Page 13
Preface......Page 15
Executive Summary and Conclusions
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Background and Introduction......Page 27
Asia in the Global Economy during 1750-2010: Setting the Scene......Page 31
Asia in the Global Economy 2011-2050: Main Drivers of the Asian Century......Page 35
Asia in the Global Economy in 2050: The Asian Century......Page 45
Realizing the Asian Century: Mega Challenges and Risks......Page 49
Realizing the Asian Century: A Strategic Framework......Page 55
Realizing the Asian Century: Inclusion and Equity
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Realizing the Asian Century: Financial Transformation......Page 71
Realizing the Asian Century: A New Approach to Urbanization......Page 79
Realizing the Asian Century: Reducing Energy Intensity and Ensuring Energy Security......Page 87
Realizing the Asian Century: Action on Climate Change in Asia’s Self Interest......Page 93
Realizing the Asian Century: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Development......Page 99
Realizing the Asian Century: Transforming Governance and Institutions......Page 109
Realizing the Asian Century: Regional Cooperation and Integration......Page 119
Realizing the Asian Century: Asia’s Role in the World......Page 131
The Asian Century vs. the Middle Income Trap: Dramatic Difference in Outcomes......Page 135
Annex 1: Demographic Changes in Asia’s Regions by 2050
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Annex 2: Model for Developing Global Growth Scenarios
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