First published in 1998, the objective of this book is to provide a detailed examination of steel production, consumption and trade in East Asia. 'If you are interested in steel in East Asia, especially the region's impact on world steel markets, then this book is for you. You will want to see its data, analysis and projections. The depth of its treatment of China's metal industries is a highlight.' Dr Christopher Findlay, University of Adelaide, Australia 'Any economist interested in steel markets will want this edited volume of papers. The book - focusing especially on the countries of southeast Asia and China - represents a good mix of data, description and sophisticated economic modeling of production, consumption, trade and prices.' Roderick G. Eggert, Professor, Colorado School of Mines, US and Editor, Resources Policy '...provides very useful insights into the shifts in global patterns of metals consumption...the presentation is clear and the underlying analysis solid and well explained.' Asian Pacific Economic Literature