Economic Successes in South Asia
Title | Economic Successes in South Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Shahrukh Rafi Khan |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 146 |
Release | 2022-03-07 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1000548066 |
This book analyses economic successes in South Asia and the reasons why they emerge by offering an in-depth analysis of a few case studies against the backdrop of overall policy context and economic performance of these countries. Offering a brief comparative review of South Asia in a global context, the book shows that the region remains an economically and socially lagging region. The author argues that within South Asia, most countries demonstrate examples of economic or social success. This book explores such successes that provide lessons for other South Asian countries and beyond. Case studies include the textile industry and microcredit in Bangladesh, information technology in India, forestry management in Nepal, surgical and sports goods in Pakistan, and human development in Sri Lanka. At the macro level, the book discusses India’s catch-up growth first given the country’s global importance and because of the prominence of the debate on its catch-up growth to development economics. A novel addition to the literature with its focus on successful initiatives with broad policy implications, this book will be of interest to researchers in the field of development economics, development studies and South Asian Studies, in particular South Asian policy.
Routledge Handbook of South Asian Economics
Title | Routledge Handbook of South Asian Economics PDF eBook |
Author | Raghbendra Jha |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 349 |
Release | 2012-05-23 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1136803890 |
The Routledge Handbook of South Asian Economics addresses the recent economic transformation in South Asia. Leading experts in the field look at the major economic achievements and challenges for the region and examine why economic development across the South Asia region has diverged so significantly since the early 1990s. Providing a cutting-edge review of the economies of South Asia, the Handbook analyzes key growth areas as well as key structural weaknesses and policy challenges facing these economies. Furthermore, it anticipates trends and suggests corrective measures for the South Asian economic region. Sections focus on issues of human development, such as inequality, poverty and quality of schooling, and monetary and fiscal issues, particularly in light of the ongoing global financial crisis. Further sections discuss issues relating to employment and infrastructure, and on the experience of the region with international trade and financial flows, and environmental challenges. Written by renowned and respected experts on South Asian economics, this Handbook will be an invaluable reference work for students and academics as well as policy makers interested in South Asian Studies, Economics and Development Studies.
Regional Integration and Economic Development in South Asia
Title | Regional Integration and Economic Development in South Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Sultan Hafeez Rahman |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | 425 |
Release | 2012-04-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1781005249 |
South Asian leaders have made it a priority to tackle key regional issues such as poverty, environment degradation, trade and investment barriers and food insecurity, among others.
Human Capital Development in South Asia
Title | Human Capital Development in South Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Asian Development Bank |
Publisher | Asian Development Bank |
Total Pages | 302 |
Release | 2017-12-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9292610392 |
Human capital is an important factor for economic growth in South Asia. Between 1981 and 2010, human capital contributed about 22% of annual gross domestic product per worker growth in India. During the same period, it contributed around 21% in Bangladesh, and 16% in Sri Lanka. However, education and skills remain the binding constraint. Raising the quality of education and skills in South Asia's workforce can play a critical role in catching up to the level of development of the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and other successful Southeast Asian economies. This study reviews the development of human capital in South Asia and analyzes contributing factors to human development including policies and strategies that countries in South Asia follow.
Economic Success of Chinese Merchants in Southeast Asia
Title | Economic Success of Chinese Merchants in Southeast Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Janet Tai Landa |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 371 |
Release | 2016-11-30 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 3642540198 |
This book provides an original analysis of the economic success of Overseas Chinese merchants in Southeast Asia: The ethnically homogeneous group of Chinese middlemen is an informal, low-cost organization for the provision of club goods, e.g. contract enforcement, that are essential to merchants’ success. The author’s theory - and various extensions, with emphasis on kinship and other trust relationships - draws on economics and the other social sciences, and beyond to evolutionary biology. Empirical material from her fieldwork forms the basis for developing her unique, integrative and transdisciplinary theoretical framework, with important policy implications for understanding ethnic conflict in multiethnic societies where minority groups dominate merchant roles.
Explaining South Asia's Development Success
Title | Explaining South Asia's Development Success PDF eBook |
Author | Sadiq Ahmed |
Publisher | World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | 116 |
Release | 2006-01-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0821366009 |
South Asia has performed well over the past 25 years in reducing poverty, improving human development and increasing growth, but faster progress with poverty reduction will require a higher rate of growth. This book shows that the development performance is not a puzzle but largely explained by good policies. Countries in the region have maintained good macroeconomic environments, opened up their economies to greater domestic and international competition, and reduced the role of corrupt and inefficient public enterprises.
South Asia in the New Decade
Title | South Asia in the New Decade PDF eBook |
Author | Amitendu Palit |
Publisher | World Scientific |
Total Pages | 281 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9814401064 |
At the beginning of the second decade of the new millennium, South Asia has emerged as a key regional variable in the contemporary global order. The last decade saw the region experiencing a robust phase of economic growth and development. Over time, South Asia's economic progress is expected to accelerate, given its favourable demography and strategic location. The prospects of faster economic growth and development, however, will materialize depending upon the region's success in handling various challenges including security, climate change, political instability and ethnic strife. It is in this context that the Sixth International Conference on South Asia brought together academics and policy specialists to provide insights and contribute to an understanding of the challenges and prospects facing the region in the new decade. This volume is a collection of the papers presented at the Conference and assembles a large and diverse set of viewpoints and perceptions on the region.