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.
- ISBN10 0203863348
- ISBN13 9780203863343
- Publish Date 10 December 2009 (first published 25 March 1999)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format eBook
- Language English