| Description |
xiv,272 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Routledge Siena studies in political economy |
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Routledge Siena studies in political economy.
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| Contents |
Pt. I. Introduction. 1. South Asian economic development: initial conditions. 2. South Asia: historical synopsis. 3. Benchmarking South Asian economic performance. 4. Benchmarking South Asia's human development -- Pt. II. South Asian economic development. 5. The demographic issues. 6. Human resources and economic performance. 7. Labour market institutions and economic performance. 8. Macroeconomic management in aid-dependent economies. 9. Financial sector issues. 10. Trade liberalization, privatization and foreign direct investment. 11. Trade and economic integration. 12. Agriculture and rural development. 13. Poverty alleviation and income distribution. 14. Environmental issues -- Pt. III. South Asia in the twenty-first century. 15. Lessons of East Asia: a circumspect view. 16. South Asia in the twenty-first century: managing growth in a democratic framework |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Economic development.
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| SUBJECT |
South Asia -- Economic conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008117019
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| Author |
Islam, Iyanatul, 1953-
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Kibria, Reza, 1961-
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| LC no. |
98035368 |
| ISBN |
0415122872 (cased) |
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0415122880 (paperback) |
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