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Ho, Ming-Yu (1997) Law, foreign direct investment and economic development in Taiwan. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

This research looks at the legal regime governing foreign direct investment
(FDI) in Taiwan, and at the interaction between the Government's economic
policies, legal reform and FDI in the economic development of Taiwan. The
research for this thesis is focused on the period of 1945 to the present; however, a
study of the pre-1945 period is provided as a basis for analysing the post-1945
developments. There are three principal aims of this thesis. First, the thesis is
designed to illustrate how the economic success of Taiwan challenges traditional
views put forward in development theories and in law and development theories, in
particular. Secondly, the thesis considers the role of law in the development
process. By examining the evolution and operation of the FDI legal regime in
Taiwan in its economic, social, political and historical context, this research
suggests that the role of law is as a 'doorkeeper' for a country's development. If
consistent with a public-interest-oriented economic policy, an appropriate and wellconsidered
legal regime can help a country's development without risking its
economic sovereignty. Finally, this thesis examines Taiwan's current FDI regime
for its appropriateness. Using international law as a reference-point, a detailed
analysis is made of Taiwan's current FDI laws. The thesis suggests that certain of
these laws are out of date and that further legal reform is required.
The thesis concludes by slightly modifying the developmental model for law
and FDI which is put forward in Chapter 1, in order to emphasise the important role
of government economic policy in Taiwan's development. It is submitted that the
Government's choice of development strategy in each of Taiwan's different
development phases has been crucial to Taiwan's success. The thesis also
concludes that an appropriate legal regime remains important for a country's
development regardless of its development status.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
K Law [LC] > KN Asia and Eurasia, Africa, Pacific Area, and Antarctica
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Investments, Foreign -- Law and legislation -- Taiwan -- History -- 20th century, Taiwan -- Economic policy -- History -- 20th century, Taiwan -- Economic conditions -- 20th century, Law and economic development
Official Date: August 1997
Dates:
DateEvent
August 1997Submitted
Institution: University of Warwick
Theses Department: School of Law
Thesis Type: PhD
Publication Status: Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: Pogany, Istvan S.
Extent: xxviii, 408 leaves
Language: eng

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