This book has been prepared keeping in mind rapid changes taking place in the land-locked economy of Nepal seated in the lap of Great Himalaya where tourism is expected to contribute in a big way. Salient features: Analyses economic impact of tourism growth on various aspects of the Nepalese economy, Explores the role of tourism on globalization of this background economy, Attempts to incorporate important studies undertaken in this context, Incorporates opinions of leading experts on tourism promotion and economic development exclusively for this book. Thoroughly reviews contours of changes in tourism policy. Well documented in terms of source of tourism information, institutions and chorological highlights, etc. In view of the above, this piece of work would be of immense use to policy makers, planers, researchers, practioners and also to students for whom sufficient materials have been added.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Manoj Kumar Agarwal
Dr. Manoj Kumar Agrawal is a reader in the Department of economics, university of Lucknow (India) from where he began his academic journey after getting Master's and Doctoral degrees. He has published three books besides contributing research papers in reputed journals and in national/International seminars/conferences. Dr Agarwal is a member of the editorial board of the Indian Journal of Applied economics. He has undertaken many research projects funded by various institutions like Government of Uttar Pradesh, Indian Council of Social Science research, World Bank, university Grants Commission, etc. Besides, he has been awarded fellowships by the University Grants Commission to pursue Ph.D. programme and by the Association of Commonwealth universities for Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship. Dr. Agarwal has keen interest in developmental issues particularly related to the Indian economy, economy of Uttar Pradesh, gender issues, etc.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rudra Parsad Upadhyay
Dr. Rudra Upadhyay is an Associate professor in the Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Earlier he has also been Principal of Birendra Multiple campus, chitwan, Sirha Multiple Campus, Sirha and Deputy Director, national development service Directorate under Tribhuvan University. He completd his Master’s degree from Tribhuvan University and has been awarded Ph.D. from the University of Lucknow (India). Dr. Upadhyay had been associated with a number of national and international research and development projects. He has many research papers to his credit which are published in reputed journals. He has been honoured with National Educational Medal in his Country.
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