This book focuses on the contribution of Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) in shaping the current and future global economic scenario, with a special focus on Asia, and taking into account the three broad macroeconomic dimensions — growth, sustainability and governance mechanisms. The last two decades have witnessed a structural shift in the world economy due to the tremendous growth in gross domestic product share for the service sector; in fact, service has emerged as the dominant sector and the main driver of GDP growth. This is mainly attributable to the spectacular success of the IT sector in the new knowledge economy. Tradability, technology and transportability – the three T’s – govern productivity growth in today’s services. Growing Asian economies such as India, China and Vietnam, using their demographic advantages, have been reaping the benefits of this boom.

The book’s content focuses on recent debates and discussionsconcerning the issue of long-term sustainability and governance, especially in India, as these companies are facing continuous challenges in terms of international competition, salary inflation, health hazards, scarcity of talent, employee attrition, security concerns, global slowdown and many other technology-related issues. The book further highlights how the increased application of IT-based products and services is resulting in harsh inequalities concerning income distribution in many developing countries of Asia, mainly because of its labor shedding nature, and hence might be detrimental to sustainable development, if suitable policy measures are not implemented to counter these effects.

The book provides a wealth of information for researchers, graduate students and political scientists alike, as well as thought-provoking insights for social scientists, policymakers and government officials. It also offers a valuable source of data for business and management professionals, and for members of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

About the Author

Soumyen Sikdar is a Professor of Economics at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Kolkata, India. He obtained his undergraduate and Master’s degrees from Presidency College and the University of Calcutta, respectively, and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, USA. He has more than 40 years of experience in teaching and research, and has been a Visiting Professor at Shenzhen University, China, and the Institute of Social and Economic Research, Osaka University, Japan. Professor Sikdar has authored numerous research publications in internationally respected journals and three books on macroeconomics and globalization released by international publishers. His research interests include industrial organization theory, open economy macroeconomics and development economics.

Ramesh Chandra Das is an Associate Professor of Economics at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, with twenty years of teaching and research experience. He completed his Master’s, M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Calcutta. His research has been published in journals of national and international repute, and three of his research projects were sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India. Prof. Das has edited e.g. the Handbook of Research on Globalization, Investment and Growth: Implications of Confidence and Governance; Handbook of Research on Global Indicators of Economic and Political Convergence; Handbook of Research on Economic, Financial, and Industrial Impacts on Infrastructure Development; and The Impact of Global Terrorism on Economic and Political Development: Afro-Asian Perspectives. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management (Asian Research Consortium) and an Editorial Advisory Board member in the Society for the Study on Business and Finance.

Rajib Bhattacharyya is an Associate Professor of Economics at Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration, West Bengal, India. He holds an undergraduate degree from St Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in International Economics, from the University of Calcutta. He obtained his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from the same university. With more than 18 years of teaching and research experience, his work on issues of global trade and finance, infrastructure and women’s entrepreneurship development has been published in respected national and international journals. Some of his recent international publications include chapters in the Handbook of Research on Military Expenditure on Economic and Political Resources; Handbook of Research on Micro financial Impacts on Women Empowerment, Poverty, and Inequality; and Handbook of Research on Economic, Financial, and Industrial Impacts on Infrastructure Development. Dr. Bhattacharyya has served on the editorial advisory boards of many reputed journals.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Professional Book Seller offering fast shipping and hassle-free returns for every order. Our 100% satisfaction policy guarantees that you get the best product and the best service at the best price!

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Basi6 International LLC
1018 Camino Lago, Irving, TX, 75039, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Professional Book Seller shipping from Multiple Locations Worldwide for fastest delivery possible!

Right of withdrawal

If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.

Information regarding the right of withdrawal

Statutory right to withdraw

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.

To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.

To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.

Effects of withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).

We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.

We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.

We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.

We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.

You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Basi6 International, Irving, Texas, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.

Exceptions to the right of withdrawal

The right of withdrawal does not apply to:

The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.

Shipping Terms

All orders shipped via FedEx or DHL and delivered to your doorstep within 3-5 days. We do not ship to P.O.Boxes and a proper street address must be provided to avoid any delays.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	� 0.00	� 0.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Detailed Seller Information