The book examines the nature of development and diversification in the oil and gas exports, development planners have sought to implement a range of strategies for diversifying the economy in order to secure sustainable levels of growth and development. As well as providing with an informed, up-to-date account of Bruneian economy and society, the book evaluates these strategies and assesses their impact on Brunei and on its place in Southeast Asia.

Acknowledgements - List of Figures - List of Tables - Introduction - Brunei: From Trading City to Nation State - The Oil and Gas Industry - Development Planning: Contexts, Models and Institutions - Diversifying the Economy - The Political Economy of Oil - Conclusion - Bibliography - Index