Skip to Content

South Asian Economic Development

Transformation, Opportunities and Challenges

By Moazzem Hossain, Iyanatul Islam, Reza Kibria

Published March 25th 1999 by Routledge – 288 pages

Purchasing Options:

  • Add to CartPaperback: $79.95
    978-0-415-12288-7
  • Add to CartHardback: $230.00
    978-0-415-12287-0
    Currently out of stock

Description

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.

Reviews

'This valuable volume will be an essential reference tool for years to come.' - Contemporary South Asia

Name: South Asian Economic Development: Transformation, Opportunities and Challenges (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: By Moazzem Hossain, Iyanatul Islam, Reza Kibria. 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...
Categories: International Economics, Development Economics