WG.11c - Economic Characteristics of South and Southeast Asia

The student will analyze the characteristics of the South Asian and Southeast Asian regions by 

c) explaining important economic characteristics; 

The economies of South and Southeast Asia have seen rapid integration into the global economy, which has led to many benefits and challenges.

Economic characteristics 

• Varied economies in the region, ranging from subsistence and commercial agriculture to high-tech industrial manufacturing and service industries 
• Increased participation in global markets 
• Environmental degradation 
• Deforestation 
• Fishing 
• ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) 
• Rice, tropical crops, cotton, tea
• Green revolution