Challenges Of Economic Growth, Inequality And Conflict In South Asia - Proceedings Of The 4Th International Conference On South Asia.

South Asia's growing political and economic influence, as well as the dynamism of this rapidly changing region, demands careful examination. Drawing on many areas of expertise and a wide range of perspectives, this book analyses how recent developments in the economic, political and social land...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: World Scientific 2009.
Temas:
Economic development > South Asia > Congresses.
Equality > South Asia > Congresses.
Poverty > South Asia > Congresses.
Développement économique > Asie méridionale > Congrès.
Pauvreté > Asie méridionale > Congrès.
Economic development
Equality
Politics and government
Poverty
South Asia > Politics and government > Congresses.
South Asia
Electronic resource.
Conference papers and proceedings
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  • Cover13;
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Three Major Positives
  • No Inherent Trade-off between Growth and Equity
  • Raising rural productivity
  • Manufacturing is critical
  • Solutions that serve both growth and equity
  • Leveraging on private sector capabilities
  • Appreciating Indias Unique Historical Challenge
  • Conclusion
  • Preface
  • About 8216;The International Conference on South Asia
  • About the Contributors
  • About the Editor
  • About the Institute of South Asian Studies
  • List of Tables and Figures
  • Chapter 1 Bal Howa Bandhan Kate8230; India and Its Neighbours Arun Shourie
  • Five General Factors
  • Twelve General Prescriptions
  • China: In the Long Run, the Most Formidable Challenge
  • Pakistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka
  • Nepal
  • The Extended Neighbourhood
  • General Observations
  • Chapter 2 South Asia: Economic Outlook in the Next Few Decades Shahid Javed Burki
  • Introduction
  • South Asia: 19478211;1986
  • The Present Situation in South Asia
  • South Asias Economic Future
  • Chapter 3 Integrating with the World: South Asia Rising 8212; Enhancing Trade and Investment Saman Kelegama
  • Introduction
  • Indias Trade Performance
  • FDI Inflows
  • Need for Regional Economic Integration
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Reducing Poverty: How Much? How Soon? Praful Patel
  • Introduction
  • Can the Fight against Poverty in South Asia be Won? The Answer is: 8220;Yes, but it will not be easy8221;
  • Where We Have Come From and Where We Are Now
  • Recent trends of high growth rates
  • Key Indicators
  • Inequality, inclusive growth
  • Politics and conflict
  • Shocks, crises and disasters
  • The Challenge Ahead: What Must South Asia do to Eliminate Poverty? What will it Take? Can South Asia do it?
  • Conclusion
  • Annex 1: South Asia Scorecard on MDGs
  • Chapter 5 Managing Inflation: Key to South Asias Economic Progress Salehuddin Ahmed
  • Introduction
  • Growth and Inflation in South Asia
  • Country-Specific Developments
  • Inflation in Bangladesh: Key Features and Policy Responses
  • Managing Inflation in South Asia: Key Issues
  • Conclusions and Policy Options
  • References
  • Chapter 6 8216;Going Places? Emerging Issues on the Diaspora and Indian International Economic Activity Peter Reeves
  • Chapter 7 Indias Soft Power and Cultural Influence Bibek Debroy
  • Chapter 8 Infrastructure Challenges in South Asia Stephen Jones and Ramlatu Attah
  • Introduction
  • What is Special about Infrastructure?
  • Infrastructure Needs in South Asia
  • Infrastructure access in South Asia
  • Estimates of investment needs in South Asia
  • Responses to the Challenge: Encouraging Private Participation
  • The International Financial Crisis and the Future
  • Implications of the international financial crisis
  • Other Issues for the Future
  • References.

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