There has been considerable research inquiry into the causes and the nature of differences in growth rates across countries and regions over time. Even small differences in these growth rates, if cumulated over a long period of time, may have a substantial impact on the living standards of people. Despite considerable research on the subject, cross-country and cross-regional income disparities are on the rise over time. Understanding the causes behind such ...
The book looks into the South Asian development and its cooperation with other regions in the present international set-up. The study examines the latest economic position of the South Asian countries and defines its negotiating strategies at the upcoming WTO talks related to agriculture, non-agricultural market access, services negotiations, among others. South Asia has taken major steps towards aligning its economies with the most dynamic region of the ...