Assignment

Answer both questions.  Each answer should be about 600 words.  

1.  In the last 15 years, Bangladesh has seen rapid industrial development and export growth, mostly in the garment industry.  According to the readings and class notes, (a) working conditions, industrial accidents and wages are among the worst in the Asia.  Discuss.  (b) Nevertheless, social conditions mostly exceed those in the rest of South Asia and have improved dramatically over the years, in large part because of NGOs.  Discuss. 

2.  For a poor country at a very early stage of industrial development, indicators of social welfare in Vietnam rival or exceed those of China, while working conditions are similar to those in far more advanced countries.  Discuss and provide some data and examples.