'Western capital and entrepreneurship. Strategy and structure' in R A Brown, Capital and Entrepreneurship in South East Asia

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The volume as a whole deals with the development of South East Asia as an economic entity from the mid 19th to the late 20th century, and the dominance in this of capital and entrepreneurship from outside the region, namely China, India, the West and Japan. Within this context considers Western involvement notably through the agency house vehicle and its provision of capital and management for production of primary products and associated facilities and services. Focuses in particular on the activities of the London agency house, Harrisons & Crosfield and its associated businesses and their involvement in rubber production. Provides a detailed analysis of the firm's financials and of its associated business, Allied Sumatra Plantations Ltd. Also deals at length with United Sua Betong Co Ltd and Linggi Plantations Co Ltd, connections of Guthrie & Co