Book Description
The traditional social and political conflicts that Bangladesh has failed to resolve over the past two decades are described by specialists on that country's economy. Some of the issues discussed are nationalization versus privatization, relationships between political and military institutions, institutionalizing and stabilizing democracy, and formulation of appropriate manpower policy. The contributors suggest policy measures to resolve the conflicts, and in doing so reveal the silver linings of the economy of Bangladesh.
About the Author
ABU N. M. WAHID is a visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at Tennessee State University. CHARLES E. WEIS is Professor of Economics and Finance at Tennessee State University.
The Economy of Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects FROM THE PUBLISHER
The traditional social and political conflicts that Bangladesh has failed to resolve over the past two decades are described by specialists on that country's economy. Some of the issues discussed are nationalization versus privatization, relationships between political and military institutions, institutionalizing and stabilizing democracy, and formulation of appropriate manpower policy. The contributors suggest policy measures to resolve the conflicts, and in doing so reveal the silver linings of the economy of Bangladesh.
SYNOPSIS
A number of specialists on the economy of Bangladesh examine and analyze the fundamental problems and growth potential of this third-world economy.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Fifteen articles evaluate whether the development plans recently
implemented in Bangladesh have delivered the promised results to its
teeming millions. The contributors examine the historical problems
of Bangladeshsocial and political unrest, environmental
degradation, and chaotic fiscal and monetary policiesand conclude
that significant progress has been made. They also examine the growth
potential in the export of manpower and garments, the Grameen Bank,
and foreign direct investment.
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