New Perspectives on Pakistan's Political Economy

New Perspectives on Pakistan's Political Economy PDF

Author: Matthew McCartney

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-09-19

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 110848655X

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Makes a major intervention in debates around the nature of the political economy of Pakistan, focusing on its contemporary social dynamics.

Pakistan's Agenda for Economic Reforms

Pakistan's Agenda for Economic Reforms PDF

Author: Vaqar Ahmed

Publisher: Oxford Pakistan Paperbacks

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780190700157

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Providing a non-technical understanding of weak economic growth and performance of the public sector in Pakistan relative to that of peer countries, this book serves as an interesting introduction to policymakers, journ alists, and civil society organizations interested in carrying out research and advocacy work towards improving economic governance in the country. Delving one step ahead from recent literature on Pakistan's economy, the author focuses on why reform of institutions dealing with economic policy regulation and management is imperative, while simultaneously identifying pending structural reforms that Pakistan's economy could pursue for inclusive growth and social justice. Exploring the fragmented structure of tax revenue mobilization, public expenditure management, energy governance, trade and transit framework, and the labour market, this book serves as an important resource for readers wishing to have an understanding of economic challenges and reform options.

Governing the Ungovernable

Governing the Ungovernable PDF

Author: Ishrat Husain

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 9780199407811

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Pakistan, since its independence in 1947, had to face tumultuous years for the first four decades. Despite the many challenges, both internal and external, the country was able to register a 6 per cent average annual growth rate during the first forty years of its existence. The country was ahead of India and Bangladesh in all economic and social indicators. Since 1990, the country has fallen behind its neighbouring countries and has had a decline in the growth rate. This book attempts to examine the reasons behind this slowdown, the volatile and inequitable growth of the last twenty-five years, and through a process of theoretical and empirical evidence argues that the most powerful explanatory hypothesis lies in the decay of institutions of governance. It also suggests a selective and incremental approach of restructuring some key public institutions that pertain to accountability, transparency, security, economic growth, and equity.

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