THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF BURMA，＆by Everett E．Hagen 1
Ⅰ．THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BURMA TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE WEST 1
Ⅱ．THE KINGDOM OF BURMA 5
The Economic Base 6
Individualism and Egalitarianism 7
The Role of Buddhism 9
Legal and Political Institutions 10
Isolation 12
Economic Progress under King Mindon，1853-1878 13
Crisis in the Kingship 14
Ⅲ．THE IMPACT OF BRITISH RULE 16
Development of Burma＇s Resources 16
Economic Benefits to Burmans 18
New Political and Legal Institutions 19
Inadequate Foundations for Economic Development 20
Ⅳ．THE NEW NATION 26
Military Security：the Insurrections 27
Military Security：KMT Troops 29
Social Reconstruction 30
Land Reform 35
Political Stability Today 37
National Burmese Policies 39
Basic Interest of the United States 45
Ⅴ．BURMA＇S ECONOMY TODAY 47
The Economy in 1939 47
Effects of War and Insurrection 49
Recovery since 1950 50
Ⅵ．THE PROBLEM OF ECONOMIC GROWTH 56
Ⅶ．TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC AID TO BURMA 76
Past and Present Aid Programs 76
Future United States Aid 81
NPA Officers and Board of Trustees 89
NPA Publications Policy 90