Economic interdependence, identity and threat perception in northeast Asia.

• Main Author: Cheong, Lai Fern.
• Other Authors: Khong, Yuen Foong.
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Economic theory::International trade
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/14429
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This paper seeks to examine the liberal argument that economic interdependence would produce incentives for cooperation and, in the process, induce peace. I will show that while economic interdependence and cooperation in the region is increasing, participation in multilateralism is more a measured...