This volume, by distinguished economists and policymakers, presents a balanced outlook on growth in South Asia. The essays analyse the impact of demographics, globalization, human mobility, and the rise of the middle class in accelerating growth in the face of transformational challenges-modernization, inclusiveness, and vulnerability/risk in the region. South Asia is among the fastestgrowing regions in the world, but it is also home to the largest concentration of people living in conditions of debilitating poverty, human misery, genderdisparities, and conflict. This volume focuses on the impact of demographics,globalization, human mobility, and the rise of the middle class in accelerating growth in South Asia, in the context of transformational challenges-modernization, inclusiveness and vulnerability. Taking cognizance of the diversitywithin and across countries, it emphasizes pluralism in development.Bringing together essays by distinguished academics on South Asia, the volumeexamines critical issues and offers incisive analysis to bring out the diversity of perspectives and arguments for a nuanced picture of economic transitionin South Asia. Offering rigorous empirical evidence, it highlights the role of governance and the need for sound policies to manage transformation as well as harness growth drivers within the region. INDICE: Tables and Figures Acknowledgements Preface Reshaping Tomorrow Part I: Reasons for Optimism Demographic Change and Economic Growth The Rise of the Middle Class Harnessing Globalization Young Population and Migration Part II: Challenges Ahead Avoiding Lopsided Spatial Transformation Promoting Entrepreneurship, Growth and Job Creation Managing Capital Flows Managing Efficient Urbanization Avoiding Informality Traps Managing Conflict Notes on Contributors
- ISBN: 978-0-19-807502-8
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 352
- Fecha Publicación: 13/10/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés