Myanmar Economy A Comparative View

A stated objective of Myanmar is to become a modern developed nation that will stand shoulder to shoulder – proud, dignified and tall – with the countries of the world. How far has Myanmar come in achieving this goal, viewed from an economic perspective? Where does it stand at present in relation to other nations, and especially those in the Asian region?This paper attempts to provide some thoughts along these lines. Since the aim of standing shoulder to shoulder involves making comparisons with others, it will not be sufficient to look at the Myanmar situation in isolation and come to the conclusion that the country is doing fine and is on the right path. Instead, we must look at and reflect upon the Myanmar situation in the light of what has transpired in other countries in recent years.Such a comparative view is attempted in this paper. The implications of the findings of this approach for policy review and regional integration have also been given some thought.