Asian dilemmas: can Asia's managed capitalism keep growing if the countries don't open up politically and economically? But if they do open up, will they be inviting Western-style welfarism and strife? (Cover Story)

From: National Review | Date: November 29, 1993| Author: McGurn, William | Copyright information

Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew has stimulated a controversial debate the failure of democratic principles in societies' that want a smooth path to economic development. His criticism of the Philippines' system reflects that attitudes of many Asian leaders who disdain democracy.

Can Asia's managed capitalism keep growing if the countries don't open up politically and economically? But if they do open up, will they be inviting Western-style welfarism and strife?

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