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New Book by Southeast Asia’s Renowned Economist Dr. See-Yan Lin Offers Fresh, Entertaining Perspectives on Perennial Economic Problems

06/22/2015

The latest insights on current economic issues with a main emphasis on emerging East Asia, ASEAN and BRICs nations from a multi-awarded scholar and economist is now available. A new book, Global Economy In Turbulent Times, reflects a renowned Southeast Asia’s economist Dr. See-Yan Lin’s personal views, observations and analysis of the 21st century economic and financial problems that affect the world. Published by Wiley in May 2015, the book puts together Dr. Lin’s 125 byline articles which have been written and published since 2008. This unique adaptation from the hugely popular column in the Malaysia Star newspaper offers succinct but clear explanations on why the world has been so turbulent in the 21st century.

Dr. Lin's expertise in strategic and financial issues is renowned and he is actively sought in the academic, economic, banking and business realms. Global Economy In Turbulent Times is drawn upon his true life experiences in the economic life of the world and, particularly, in Asia. It is anchored by his professional life as an economist and as a policy-maker of over 50 years in the government and business sectors.

Global Economy In Turbulent Times features topics of public interest that are often in response to the feedback and requests from his column’s readership. It looks at the world economy, particularly United States, Europe, Japan and the international monetary system; discussing where has it gone wrong, the key issues underlying its inadequacy and what can be done about it. With a focus on Asia, the book outlines his personal views on global demography, the need for quality education, and the emerging middle-class. The book concludes with the Dr. Lin’s observations on corporate governance in Malaysia and his thoughts on corporate social responsibility and management in general.

This book is for anyone who needs an accessible and credible reference material to the main issues, from a Southeast Asian perspective, that are involved in the financial world since the 2008 global financial crisis.

Global Economy In Turbulent Times is now available at the publisher’s website (www.wiley.com), major bookstores and online retailers nationwide at the price of US$49.95.

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