South Asian Economic Development: Transformation, Opportunities and Challenges (Routledge Siena Studies in Political Economy) - Softcover

Hossain, Moazzem; Islam, Iyanatul; Kibria, Reza

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415122880 ISBN 13: 9780415122887

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

The notion that South Asian economies have tended to be less successful than those of East Asia is critically examined and the reasons why discussed. Countries covered include Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Key issues examined: * agriculture and rural development * labour market and human resource development * trade and industry policies * foreign investment and technological capabilities * foreign aid and economic development * financial development and economic performance * poverty, inequality and economic development * regional economic co-operation * 'green' development.

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Review

.."attractive as a concise teaching text for undergraduates. Its style is simple and straightward; it is well-produced; and it is generously supplied with maps, charts, tables and appendices.."
-Growth and Change, Winter 2000

Synopsis

Can South Asia emulate an 'East Asian' model? Is there scope for productive regional cooperation between East and South Asia? While most of the literature on Asian development has focused on the success stories of East Asia before the crises, this volume brings a welcome comparative perspective to shed light on economic development in South Asia. The authors look at why South Asian economies have tended to be less successful than those of East Asia, and look at their prospects in the new millennium. Key factors discussed include: demography, human resource development and the labour market aid and economic development financial development and economic performance trade liberalization, privatization and foreign direct investment trade and economic integration agriculture and rural development poverty alleviation and income distribution environmental issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415122880
• ISBN 13: 9780415122887
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288