A type of economic system that is not controlled by a central authority but rather left to the free and open collaboration and decisions of the participants in the market.
The name given to the extensive connections between Chinese family businesses in Southeast Asia.
Refers to the movement from a more centralized form of economy to a freer, market-based economy.
An agricultural system in which temporary clearings are cropped for fewer years than they are allowed to remain fallow and involve "slash and burn" clearing practices.
A type of economic system that is controlled and planned by the central government.
The region that includes Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
A form of Buddhism based on the oldest known records of Buddha's teaching. Dominant form of Buddhism in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
A climate marked by seasonal changing winds that bring in heavy rain.
The surface temperature of seawater.
A state which takes leading role in macro-economic planning, strategic investment and n guiding economic growth
A legal system based on the precepts of Islam.
An economic development strategy marked by protectionist policies in order to bolster local growth.
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