The textbook contains materials on the development of the economies of Asia-Pacific countries: the main stages of economic development of the United States, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia; the characteristics of the leading sectors of the countries`` economies are given; the priorities of foreign economic policy of states are identified. At the end of each chapter there are questions and assignments for students`` independent work. The textbook is compiled in accordance with the educational programs of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. The textbook is designed for undergraduate students in mastering the discipline "National economies of foreign countries".