Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation 5 vols

The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum began as a loose regional grouping in 1989 and now has twenty-one member economies in the Asia-Pacific, including: China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Russia, Canada, the USA, Mexico, Peru and Chile. APEC has since become a major regional group. Although the extent of its integration remains at a lower level than the EU, its membership coverage and possible leadership role in the world economy make it an important focus of international economics. This 4-volume collection covers the origins and history of APEC, its achievements and the impact it has had on international relations and economic co-operation in general.