
The Economy of Modern Sindh delves into the different aspects of Sindh's economy-from geography, topography, climate, administrative history, and demographics, to the political landscape, education, health, labour force and employment, poverty and inequality, agriculture and water issues, infrastructure, industries, energy resources, and public finances-each is covered in a separate chapter. The book highlights the socioeconomic problems that have beset Sindh, arresting the province's economic potential, and proposes a multi-pronged strategy to address these challenges. It offers an incisive and objective assessment of the various policies enacted and pursued by the Sindh government over the years. It also attempts to identify the particular issues that require reforms at the sectoral and micro level. The analysis on each aspect of Sindh's economy is juxtaposed with the performance analysis at the national level as well as a comparison with Punjab that allows for a relative appraisal of Sindh's socioeconomic standing.
This work investigates the structural and policy-driven factors that have hindered the economic development of Sindh, Pakistan, while proposing a comprehensive strategy for future growth. The authors, including former central bank governor Ishrat Husain, utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to evaluate the province's socioeconomic performance. By synthesizing historical, demographic, and sectoral data, the text provides a critical assessment of past government policies and identifies specific areas requiring reform to unlock the region's potential.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the specific socioeconomic challenges facing Sindh within the broader Pakistani context. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the utility of the comparative data sets provided by the authors.
Page Count:
596
Publication Date:
2019-12-03
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190700475
ISBN-13:
9780190700478
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