Jai S Mah
Biographic Data
| ID | 1452653 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jai S Mah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jai S |
| FAMILY NAME | Mah |
| SIGNATURE | MAH J S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ewha Womans University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4909-8606 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 29 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 31 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 29 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Early Development of the Automotive Industry and the Industrial Policy of Korea
Starting from a country underdeveloped in the automotive industry, Korea has become one of the largest producers of automobiles. Due to the various benefits of the development of the automotive industry, the Korean government has often tried to promote it. Since developing and producing Korea’s first own-brand vehicle model in the mid-1970s, Korea’s automotive industry has grown remarkably despite the limited domestic market size, becoming compet…
The Role of Higher Education in Science and Technology in the Development of Technology-Intensive Industries in China: Implications for Developing Countries
Technology-intensive industries in China have developed rapidly since its economic reform. This article examines the role of higher education institutions ( HEI s) in science and technology (S&T) in innovation and the development of technology-intensive industries in China. First, it illustrates the evolution and current status of S&T education at HEI s and their relationship to enterprises and science parks that led to China’s innovation and tec…
Market Liberalization and Georgia’s De Facto Industrial Policy
Since independence, Georgia’s government has been implementing reforms seeking to eradicate corruption and attain market liberalization. It has not officially deployed an industrial policy promoting specific sectors. In recognizing unsuccessful economic performances, the government has been pursuing de facto industrial policy since the mid-2010s. This article explains Georgia’s economic development strategy, which can be characterized as pursuing…
The Role of the Government in Development of the Electric Vehicle Industry of China
As one of the technology-intensive industries, the electric vehicle (EV) industry has attracted the attention of the Chinese government. It has provided various incentives for the purchase of EVs, including tax incentives, policy loans at preferential interest rates and the establishment of charging facilities. EV production technology developed rapidly and sales of EVs increased significantly during the 2010s. The role of the government seems to…
Diversification and Industrialization in the Economic Development of Turkmenistan
In the early stages of its transition, Turkmenistan pursued a gradualist path. Diversification, industrialization, and market-based reforms led to very rapid economic growth particularly since the late 2000s. This article investigates the role of Turkmenistan’s economic development policy in diversifying industries and promoting the manufacturing sector. The government has diversified the destinations for the natural gas exports. Although its agr…
Environmental Protection and Development of Technology-intensive Industries: The Case of New Energy Vehicle Industry in Korea
Korea, being one of the leading producers of automobiles, has been shifting its attention to eco-friendly new energy vehicles (NEVs) facing the threat of global warming. Since the 1990s, Korea has tried to promote the electric vehicles industry by providing various subsidies and infrastructure. The Korean government’s active NEV promotion policy has stimulated the expansion of production scale and commercialisation of NEVs. Korea’s domestic autom…
Basic Income Policy of Korea
Basic income, defined as a periodic cash payment delivered unconditionally to all citizens, has become a controversial issue in some countries. It aims to alleviate poverty. This paper describes the experiments of the basic income policy conducted in Finland and Canada. Then it describes the Young Adults Dividends program in Seongnam City in South Korea. Although the program in Seongnam City does not show apparent evidence of having a positive im…
Specialization in Primary Products, Industrialization and Economic Development of Ghana
This paper examines whether Ghana's continuing reliance on primary products has contributed to its economic growth and such economic growth would be sustained in the long run. It shows that Ghana's economic growth since the 1990s can be attributed to a series of fortunes and heavy reliance on a few primary products will not lead to a sustainable development. The experience of Ghana provides important policy implications. Structural reforms, such …
Industrial Policy, Industrialization and Economic Development of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan pursued the market-based reform in the process of transition. Based on the literature review and statistical data covering 1990s-2010s, this paper explains economic development and industrialization of Kyrgyzstan in its transition process. The government of Kyrgyzstan promoted several priority sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, garment and agro-processing industry by industrial policy measures. There is little evidence that…
The Belarusian Model of Economic Transition and Industrialization
This article discusses the economic development of Belarus, which took the gradualist approach in transition. Rejecting the Washington Consensus—based reform, Belarus experienced a quick recovery during the 1990s and rapid economic growth during the early to mid-2000s. The government took various policy measures to ensure the structure of a centrally planned economy. These measures included price control, emphasis on the large state-owned enterpr…
North Korea’s Science and Technology Policy and the Development of Technology-Intensive Industries
The North Korean government declared a pursuit of the Military-First Policy and the Ideology of Focusing on Science and Technology in the late 1990s. It thus made science and technology central to its goal of the Establishment of Strong and Prosperous State. North Korea came to perceive science and technology as engines for promoting both nuclear armament and economic development. The switch of policy attention to science and technology has facil…
Technology Acquisition in China’s Automobile Industry: Focusing on the Local Producers
China’s automobile industry has succeeded remarkably since the 1980s. The Chinese government welcomed foreign automobile companies to form joint ventures. The local automobile companies began to enter the market in the late 1990s. To compete with the foreign rivals, they needed to acquire advanced technologies. Meanwhile, technology transfer through foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was not so successful. Some of the local automobile produc…
Korea’s Foreign Direct Investment in the Automotive Industry in China
This article examines the impact of foreign-invested enterprises in the development of China’s automotive industry. It particularly focuses on the case of foreign direct investment (FDI) by a Korean firm, namely, the Hyundai Motor Company, in China. The Chinese government’s policy regarding the automotive industry allowed China’s domestic manufacturers to benefit from technology transfer, as foreign firms were not allowed to invest exclusively in…
The role of the government in the development of the automobile industry in Korea
This article addresses the effect of government R&D policies on the development of Korea’s automobile industry, particularly in relation to technological upgrading. The automobile industry is a highly value-added, technology-intensive industry that generates many good job opportunities. In addition, it is linked to various industries. Korea developed its own car model in the mid-1970s and since then Korea’s automobile industry has continued to de…
Foreign Direct Investment Flows from China to Korea in the Automobile Industry
This article addresses the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) flows from China to Korea, particularly in the case of the automobile industry. Despite the various positive effects that FDI brings to the growth of the automobile industry, concerns and doubts have been cast upon China’s overseas investment in Korea’s automobile industry, as FDI may involve the transfer of technology, and thereby, China may soon catch up with Korea technologic…
R&D Policy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Korea
The Korean government has taken various measures to promote R&D activities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since the 1980s. It has provided a series of financial and tax incentives to reduce their financial burden, and also taken measures to enhance human resources requirements. SMEs’ performance has grown remarkably over the past three decades. Thus, the Korean government’s active promotion of SMEs’ R&D activities has led to signifi…
R&D policies and development of technology-intensive industries of Taiwan
This article explains the R&D policies that the Taiwanese government has used to promote technology-intensive industries and evaluates the role of the government in developing technology-intensive industries and economic development. It also reveals how the Taiwanese government has transformed its national innovation system, making it more efficient and productive. Finally, this article provides developing countries with the implications on the r…
Preferential Trade Treatment and Industrial Development: The Case of Cambodia's Garment Industry
The garment industry is important for Cambodia's economy not only because it generates noticeable export earnings and employment, but also because it contributes significantly to the economic growth of the country. Due to the bilateral trade agreements that exist between Cambodia and the USA, the majority of Cambodia's garment exports are destined for the US market. The European Union (EU) has also given preferential treatment to Cambodia's expor…
The Role of the Government in Science and Technology Education of Korea
The government of Korea has made various efforts in science and technology (S&T) education. The current article explains the role of the government in S&T education system of Korea for the past half century. By classifying the S&T education at each level, this article reveals how S&T education was supported by the government and how it was altered to match industrial needs in each stage of economic development. It also draws policy implications f…
The Role of the Government in R&D Promotion and the Development of Technology-Intensive Industries in China
This article explains the role of the government in promoting China’s R&D activities and development of technology-intensive industries. The measures implemented comprise: increasing the amount of R&D expenditure; developing science parks; encouraging private firms to undertake R&D activities and invest in technology-intensive industries by providing tax incentives; and attracting foreign-invested enterprises, in particular those bringing advance…
R&D Policies of Korea and Their Implications for Developing Countries
The current article explains the research and development (R&D) policies of Korea that the Government pursued in the national innovation system to develop the technology level in the process of rapid economic growth. The efforts to build various research institutes, provide tax incentives and establish technology and science zones facilitated technology development in Korea. The article also shows the performances of the R&D policies, such as hum…
Globalization, Democratization and Economic Growth of East Asia
This paper examines the causality among globalization, democratization and economic growth of four East Asian economies. A small-sample cointegration test is employed. The error-correction model shows that domestic investment causes economic growth in the case of Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows influence the economic growth of Malaysia and Taiwan positively, while there is no evidence suggesting that exports ca…
The Patterns of Japan’s Foreign Direct Investment in China
As a result of the opening up of the Chinese economy together with the accumulating foreign exchange reserves, Japan’s outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) in China has continued to rise over the past decades. It can be characterised by a very high share of the manufacturing sector, the heavy and chemical industries in particular. It implies that Japan’s OFDI in China has contributed significantly to the rapid economic growth of China, especi…
Neo-liberal Reform and Bipolarisation of Income in Korea
This paper explains the neo-liberal reform measures – foreign direct investment (FDI) policies, financialisation and labour market reform – of the Korean economy following the 1998 economic crisis. It investigates how they have influenced a process identified as the bipolarisation of Korea. Although the increase in FDI inflows has contributed to the economy by overcoming balance of payments difficulties, it has led to increased income inequality.…
China's R & D Policies and Technology-intensive Industries
This article reveals the role of research and development (R&D) policies in the development of the technology-intensive industries of China. Since economic reform began in 1978, the Chinese government has transformed the R&D system from one that was wholly centrally planned into a more market-orientated system, making it more efficient and productive. At the same time, the state, its incentives and its investment remain significant. The governmen…
Neo-liberal Reform and Bipolarisation of Income in Korea
This paper explains the neo-liberal reform measures – foreign direct investment (FDI) policies, financialisation and labour market reform – of the Korean economy following the 1998 economic crisis. It investigates how they have influenced a process identified as the bipolarisation of Korea. Although the increase in FDI inflows has contributed to the economy by overcoming balance of payments difficulties, it has led to increased income inequality.…
Development of technology-intensive industries in Korea
This article evaluates the effect of research and development (R&D) promotion policies on the development of Korea's technology-intensive industries. Together with financial and taxation benefits, national R&D projects have played a crucial developmental role. The formation of a national R&D consortium by the government contributed to the transformation of the Korean semiconductor industry from an imitator to an innovator by facilitating technolo…
China's R & D Policies and Technology-intensive Industries
This article reveals the role of research and development (R&D) policies in the development of the technology-intensive industries of China. Since economic reform began in 1978, the Chinese government has transformed the R&D system from one that was wholly centrally planned into a more market-orientated system, making it more efficient and productive. At the same time, the state, its incentives and its investment remain significant. The governmen…
Basic Income Policy of Korea
Basic income, defined as a periodic cash payment delivered unconditionally to all citizens, has become a controversial issue in some countries. It aims to alleviate poverty. This paper describes the experiments of the basic income policy conducted in Finland and Canada. Then it describes the Young Adults Dividends program in Seongnam City in South Korea. Although the program in Seongnam City does not show apparent evidence of having a positive im…
The role of the government in the development of the automobile industry in Korea
This article addresses the effect of government R&D policies on the development of Korea’s automobile industry, particularly in relation to technological upgrading. The automobile industry is a highly value-added, technology-intensive industry that generates many good job opportunities. In addition, it is linked to various industries. Korea developed its own car model in the mid-1970s and since then Korea’s automobile industry has continued to de…
Technology Acquisition in China’s Automobile Industry: Focusing on the Local Producers
China’s automobile industry has succeeded remarkably since the 1980s. The Chinese government welcomed foreign automobile companies to form joint ventures. The local automobile companies began to enter the market in the late 1990s. To compete with the foreign rivals, they needed to acquire advanced technologies. Meanwhile, technology transfer through foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was not so successful. Some of the local automobile produc…
Patterns of South Korea's Foreign Direct Investment Flows into China
South Korea's growth as an outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) player is an example of developing countries becoming major foreign investors. China has become the largest destination for Korean OFDI, which appears to complement Seoul's exports to China
The Patterns of Japan’s Foreign Direct Investment in China
As a result of the opening up of the Chinese economy together with the accumulating foreign exchange reserves, Japan’s outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) in China has continued to rise over the past decades. It can be characterised by a very high share of the manufacturing sector, the heavy and chemical industries in particular. It implies that Japan’s OFDI in China has contributed significantly to the rapid economic growth of China, especi…
The Relationship between FDI Regulations in China and the WTO
The United States' Discriminatory Protectionism against China
The article examines the characteristics of the United States’ (US) discriminatory protection measures, especially the antidumping (AD) duties, against China. China has been the most significant target of US trade protectionism in terms of the absolute number as well as the intensity of measures. There exists a positive relationship between the US bilateral trade deficit and the increase in the number of its discriminatory trade protection measur…
Patterns of South Korea's Foreign Direct Investment Flows into China
South Korea's growth as an outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) player is an example of developing countries becoming major foreign investors. China has become the largest destination for Korean OFDI, which appears to complement Seoul's exports to China
Development of technology-intensive industries in Korea
This article evaluates the effect of research and development (R&D) promotion policies on the development of Korea's technology-intensive industries. Together with financial and taxation benefits, national R&D projects have played a crucial developmental role. The formation of a national R&D consortium by the government contributed to the transformation of the Korean semiconductor industry from an imitator to an innovator by facilitating technolo…
China's R & D Policies and Technology-intensive Industries
This article reveals the role of research and development (R&D) policies in the development of the technology-intensive industries of China. Since economic reform began in 1978, the Chinese government has transformed the R&D system from one that was wholly centrally planned into a more market-orientated system, making it more efficient and productive. At the same time, the state, its incentives and its investment remain significant. The governmen…
Globalization, Democratization and Economic Growth of East Asia
This paper examines the causality among globalization, democratization and economic growth of four East Asian economies. A small-sample cointegration test is employed. The error-correction model shows that domestic investment causes economic growth in the case of Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows influence the economic growth of Malaysia and Taiwan positively, while there is no evidence suggesting that exports ca…
The Patterns of Japan’s Foreign Direct Investment in China
As a result of the opening up of the Chinese economy together with the accumulating foreign exchange reserves, Japan’s outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) in China has continued to rise over the past decades. It can be characterised by a very high share of the manufacturing sector, the heavy and chemical industries in particular. It implies that Japan’s OFDI in China has contributed significantly to the rapid economic growth of China, especi…
Neo-liberal Reform and Bipolarisation of Income in Korea
This paper explains the neo-liberal reform measures – foreign direct investment (FDI) policies, financialisation and labour market reform – of the Korean economy following the 1998 economic crisis. It investigates how they have influenced a process identified as the bipolarisation of Korea. Although the increase in FDI inflows has contributed to the economy by overcoming balance of payments difficulties, it has led to increased income inequality.…
R&D Policies of Korea and Their Implications for Developing Countries
The current article explains the research and development (R&D) policies of Korea that the Government pursued in the national innovation system to develop the technology level in the process of rapid economic growth. The efforts to build various research institutes, provide tax incentives and establish technology and science zones facilitated technology development in Korea. The article also shows the performances of the R&D policies, such as hum…
The Role of the Government in Science and Technology Education of Korea
The government of Korea has made various efforts in science and technology (S&T) education. The current article explains the role of the government in S&T education system of Korea for the past half century. By classifying the S&T education at each level, this article reveals how S&T education was supported by the government and how it was altered to match industrial needs in each stage of economic development. It also draws policy implications f…
The Role of the Government in R&D Promotion and the Development of Technology-Intensive Industries in China
This article explains the role of the government in promoting China’s R&D activities and development of technology-intensive industries. The measures implemented comprise: increasing the amount of R&D expenditure; developing science parks; encouraging private firms to undertake R&D activities and invest in technology-intensive industries by providing tax incentives; and attracting foreign-invested enterprises, in particular those bringing advance…
R&D Policy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Korea
The Korean government has taken various measures to promote R&D activities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since the 1980s. It has provided a series of financial and tax incentives to reduce their financial burden, and also taken measures to enhance human resources requirements. SMEs’ performance has grown remarkably over the past three decades. Thus, the Korean government’s active promotion of SMEs’ R&D activities has led to signifi…
R&D policies and development of technology-intensive industries of Taiwan
This article explains the R&D policies that the Taiwanese government has used to promote technology-intensive industries and evaluates the role of the government in developing technology-intensive industries and economic development. It also reveals how the Taiwanese government has transformed its national innovation system, making it more efficient and productive. Finally, this article provides developing countries with the implications on the r…
Preferential Trade Treatment and Industrial Development: The Case of Cambodia's Garment Industry
The garment industry is important for Cambodia's economy not only because it generates noticeable export earnings and employment, but also because it contributes significantly to the economic growth of the country. Due to the bilateral trade agreements that exist between Cambodia and the USA, the majority of Cambodia's garment exports are destined for the US market. The European Union (EU) has also given preferential treatment to Cambodia's expor…
The role of the government in the development of the automobile industry in Korea
This article addresses the effect of government R&D policies on the development of Korea’s automobile industry, particularly in relation to technological upgrading. The automobile industry is a highly value-added, technology-intensive industry that generates many good job opportunities. In addition, it is linked to various industries. Korea developed its own car model in the mid-1970s and since then Korea’s automobile industry has continued to de…
Foreign Direct Investment Flows from China to Korea in the Automobile Industry
This article addresses the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) flows from China to Korea, particularly in the case of the automobile industry. Despite the various positive effects that FDI brings to the growth of the automobile industry, concerns and doubts have been cast upon China’s overseas investment in Korea’s automobile industry, as FDI may involve the transfer of technology, and thereby, China may soon catch up with Korea technologic…
Korea’s Foreign Direct Investment in the Automotive Industry in China
This article examines the impact of foreign-invested enterprises in the development of China’s automotive industry. It particularly focuses on the case of foreign direct investment (FDI) by a Korean firm, namely, the Hyundai Motor Company, in China. The Chinese government’s policy regarding the automotive industry allowed China’s domestic manufacturers to benefit from technology transfer, as foreign firms were not allowed to invest exclusively in…
Industrial Policy, Industrialization and Economic Development of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan pursued the market-based reform in the process of transition. Based on the literature review and statistical data covering 1990s-2010s, this paper explains economic development and industrialization of Kyrgyzstan in its transition process. The government of Kyrgyzstan promoted several priority sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, garment and agro-processing industry by industrial policy measures. There is little evidence that…
The Belarusian Model of Economic Transition and Industrialization
This article discusses the economic development of Belarus, which took the gradualist approach in transition. Rejecting the Washington Consensus—based reform, Belarus experienced a quick recovery during the 1990s and rapid economic growth during the early to mid-2000s. The government took various policy measures to ensure the structure of a centrally planned economy. These measures included price control, emphasis on the large state-owned enterpr…
North Korea’s Science and Technology Policy and the Development of Technology-Intensive Industries
The North Korean government declared a pursuit of the Military-First Policy and the Ideology of Focusing on Science and Technology in the late 1990s. It thus made science and technology central to its goal of the Establishment of Strong and Prosperous State. North Korea came to perceive science and technology as engines for promoting both nuclear armament and economic development. The switch of policy attention to science and technology has facil…
Technology Acquisition in China’s Automobile Industry: Focusing on the Local Producers
China’s automobile industry has succeeded remarkably since the 1980s. The Chinese government welcomed foreign automobile companies to form joint ventures. The local automobile companies began to enter the market in the late 1990s. To compete with the foreign rivals, they needed to acquire advanced technologies. Meanwhile, technology transfer through foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was not so successful. Some of the local automobile produc…
Diversification and Industrialization in the Economic Development of Turkmenistan
In the early stages of its transition, Turkmenistan pursued a gradualist path. Diversification, industrialization, and market-based reforms led to very rapid economic growth particularly since the late 2000s. This article investigates the role of Turkmenistan’s economic development policy in diversifying industries and promoting the manufacturing sector. The government has diversified the destinations for the natural gas exports. Although its agr…
Environmental Protection and Development of Technology-intensive Industries: The Case of New Energy Vehicle Industry in Korea
Korea, being one of the leading producers of automobiles, has been shifting its attention to eco-friendly new energy vehicles (NEVs) facing the threat of global warming. Since the 1990s, Korea has tried to promote the electric vehicles industry by providing various subsidies and infrastructure. The Korean government’s active NEV promotion policy has stimulated the expansion of production scale and commercialisation of NEVs. Korea’s domestic autom…
Basic Income Policy of Korea
Basic income, defined as a periodic cash payment delivered unconditionally to all citizens, has become a controversial issue in some countries. It aims to alleviate poverty. This paper describes the experiments of the basic income policy conducted in Finland and Canada. Then it describes the Young Adults Dividends program in Seongnam City in South Korea. Although the program in Seongnam City does not show apparent evidence of having a positive im…
Specialization in Primary Products, Industrialization and Economic Development of Ghana
This paper examines whether Ghana's continuing reliance on primary products has contributed to its economic growth and such economic growth would be sustained in the long run. It shows that Ghana's economic growth since the 1990s can be attributed to a series of fortunes and heavy reliance on a few primary products will not lead to a sustainable development. The experience of Ghana provides important policy implications. Structural reforms, such …
Economics (27 works) · Business (25 works) · Political science (17 works) · Market economy (14 works) · China (13 works) · Foreign direct investment (12 works) · Global trade and economics (12 works) · International trade (12 works) · Economic growth (11 works) · Asian Industrial and Economic Development (9 works)