The Economy of Myanmar
Myanmar's Economy: Recap
A recap of Myanmar's economic history and prospects.
This lesson reviews the module.
History
Isolation, brief opening, then coup.
Structure
Gas, jade, farming and informal trade.
Shocks
Sanctions, conflict, currency collapse.
Outlook
Depends on political settlement and peace.
Reading Myanmar
Politics and conflict determine the economic outlook.
Treating the economy as separate from politics
They are deeply linked.
Key takeaways
- Myanmar's history is marked by military rule.
- Resources are plentiful.
- The coup reversed gains.
- Peace is essential.
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