Challenges of economic growth, inequality and conflict in South Asia : Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on South Asia, 24 November 2008, Singapore / edited by Tan Tai Yong
Ch. 1. Bal howa bandhan kate ... India and its neighbours / Arun Shourie -- ch. 2. South Asia : economic outlook in the next few decades / Shahid Javed Burki -- ch. 3. Integrating with the world : South Asia rising -- enhancing trade and investment / Saman Kelegama -- ch. 4. Reducing poverty : how much? how soon? / Praful Patel -- ch. 5. Managing inflation : key to South Asia's economic progress / Salehuddin Ahmed -- ch. 6. 'Going places'? Emerging issues on the diaspora and Indian international economic activity / Peter Reeves -- ch. 7. India's soft power and cultural influence / Bibek Debroy -- ch. 8. Infrastructure challenges in South Asia / Stephen Jones and Ramlatu Attah
Summary
"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 landscapes of South Asia have affected the region itself as well as its relations with the rest of Asia and the world at large." "The book gathers together the papers presented at the 4th International Conference on South Asia held in Singapore in November 2008. It represents the expert knowledge and opinions of prominent academics and world leaders. Whether be it dealing with issues of trade and investment, soft power and cultural influence, or the reduction of poverty, the chapters in this book are both in-depth and rich in broader implications for the South Asian region and beyond."--Jacket
