ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|41 pages
Economic Growth
chapter 4|14 pages
India's Two-Track Economy
part II|70 pages
Human Development Issues
chapter 6|19 pages
The Importance of Education and Literacy Skills
chapter 7|14 pages
Improving Schooling Quality as a Human Development Strategy in India
part III|53 pages
Monetary and Fiscal Policy Issues
part IV|34 pages
Sectoral Issues
part V|69 pages
International Trade and Financial Flows
part VI|36 pages
Environmental Issues