Dwight Perkins

Dwight Perkins is a Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, affiliated with the Department of Economics. His research focuses on economic development, particularly the development and history of the economics of East and Southeast Asia. Perkins has authored or edited twelve books and over one hundred articles on economic history and economic development, with special references to the economies of East and Southeast Asia. His work includes topics such as the transition from central planning to the market, long-term agricultural development, industrial policy, and the role of economic and legal institutions in East Asian growth. He has served as an advisor or consultant on economic policy and reform to the governments of Korea, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.

Dwight H Perkins is a scholar specializing in Asian economic development and history. His research focuses on the economic transformation of countries such as China and the Republic of Korea, examining themes like agricultural development, industrialization, and market reforms. Perkins has published extensively on the historical context of economic modernization, including the evolution of China's economic system and the role of the state in development. His work also explores the broader implications of East Asian development models and the impact of large country size on economic growth. Perkins' research provides critical insights into the interplay between policy, planning, and economic progress in Asia.