While major theories of economic regionalism in the existing literature are primarily constructed to explore institutionalized regional integration, European integration in particular, the analytical framework developed in this work explains the unique process and pattern of regional integration in East Asia.

Introduction Theoretical Perspectives: Constructing an Analytical Framework The Evolution of the Global Economic Order since 1945 Regionalism in the World Economy since the 1950s Regional Economic Integration in East Asia Conclusion Bibliography Index

KEVIN G. CAI is Associate Professor at Renison University College, University of Waterloo, Canada. He is the author of The Political Economy of East Asia: Regional and National Dimensions and numerous refereed journal articles, book chapters and other pieces.