Economic Growth and Employment in Vietnam

<p>Vietnam has enjoyed significant economic success since the implementation of its doi moi reforms including rapid growth in GDP exports and foreign and domestic investment and a shedding of poorly-performing state-owned enterprises. Despite this however the economic situation for many ordinary people in Vietnam is fragile with income only just above the poverty line and high unemployment especially among the young. In addition inflation is high and the state-owned sector is still large much of it still performing badly. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current economic situation in Vietnam. It outlines the state of the economy paying special attention to employment discusses government policies including on trade and integration with the global economy and concludes by assessing the key challenges facing Vietnam’s economy going forward.</p>