Looking at the lessons of the East Asian Development Model, which claim is not true: Over time economic development will lead to better informed citizens. Most economists agree that democracy and free markets are prerequisites for economic growth and development. The East Asian development model requires governments to take a hands off approach to economic policy, Democracy will continue to face continuing pressure in East Asia. East Asian culture highly values siving and investment. Question 37 What are some important ways that culture can affect international negotiations? Asian negotiators believe negotiation is a zero-sum game and seek to conclude negotiations relatively quickly. it is usually good to address the other party in negotiations by their first name, to break the ice of the proceedings. Regardiess of the culture consider restructuring the deal so that the deal proceeds step by step in a series of increments. rather than all at once. Spending too much time on rules and mechanisms can jeopardize negotiations. Always geet your negotiating party witha hug