In this week's episode, we will be talking about Southeast Asian economic development. Professor Krislert Samphantharak from the University of California San Diego examines the common transition of most ASEAN countries from closed, import-oriented central planning to open, export-oriented market economies. He argues that the wealthier countries’ focus should shift from promoting growth to enhancing prosperity, resilience, sustainability, and inclusivity. Professor Samphantharak was invited by the Asia Global Institute to give a talk entitled “Southeast Asia in the Changing Global Economy”.