Economic Reform and Social Sector Development: A Study of Two Indian States
| AUTHOR | Prabhu, K. Seeta |
| PUBLISHER | Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd (10/08/2001) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
This book deals with the controversial issue of the impact of economic reforms on the social sector. The issue is particularly important in the developing countries of South Asia which have large populations characterised by poverty, illiteracy, morbidity and malnutrition. Given India′s federal system and the responsibilities of state governments, the study is based on an analysis of two states - Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Studying both macro and micro level data, the book covers such issues as:
- fiscal stress
- overall economic growth
- government allocation to the social sector
- district-level expenditure
- quality of health, education and nutrition provided by the government
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780761995418
ISBN-10:
0761995412
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
370
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
5.70 x 0.96 x 8.84 inches
Weight:
1.18 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development
Dewey Decimal:
306.095
Library of Congress Control Number:
2001031394
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This book deals with the controversial issue of the impact of economic reforms on the social sector. The issue is particularly important in the developing countries of South Asia which have large populations characterised by poverty, illiteracy, morbidity and malnutrition. Given India′s federal system and the responsibilities of state governments, the study is based on an analysis of two states - Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Studying both macro and micro level data, the book covers such issues as:
- fiscal stress
- overall economic growth
- government allocation to the social sector
- district-level expenditure
- quality of health, education and nutrition provided by the government
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