ABSTRACT
South Asia has become a major center of attention on the world stage with the U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan since 9/11, the ongoing concern over Islamic fundamentalism in Pakistan, and India's emergence as a regional economic power. In addition, the age-old problems of South Asia - mass poverty, poor infrastructure, misgovernance, rampant corruption, political uncertainty, and regional wars - add to the increased interest in the region. Incorporating the most current information available, the expert international contributors to this handbook examine the economies and geo-political developments of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. They focus on three core areas of importance: trade and development in the post-WTO era of globalization; macroeconomic adjustment and economic growth; and poverty, governance, the war on terror, and social indicators. With its cutting edge analysis, the handbook is an essential reference for all students, researchers, and practitioners dealing with the region.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|58 pages
Introduction
part II|152 pages
Macroeconomic Performance and Issues in Economic Growth
chapter 6|13 pages
Foreign Public Capital and Economic Growth of Developing Countries
part III|110 pages
Globalization, Trade, and Development
chapter 13|24 pages
Market-Oriented Policy Reforms and Export-Led Industrialization
part IV|76 pages
Corruption in Governance and Its Effects