{"product_id":"9789811539343","title":"South Asia Economic and Policy Studies: A Tribute to Saman Kelegama","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSouth Asia Economic and Policy Studies: A Tribute to Saman Kelegama\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRaihan, Selim; De, Prabir\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGathering contributions from leading academics and international trade experts from South Asia, this book is dedicated to the late Dr. Saman Kelegma, whose untimely death in June 2017 left a huge void in the field of regional economic cooperation. Keeping in mind his enduring legacy regarding regional cooperation in South Asia, it covers issues related to the challenges of deeper regional integration in South Asia and proposes strategies to address these challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also offers an up-to-date, rigorous academic analysis of various issues related to low intra-regional trade in South Asia; prevalence of tariff barriers; incidence of a range of non-tariff measures; challenges of weak-trade-related infrastructure and the need for trade facilitation; the political economics of regional integration, highlighting how bilateral political relations affect the integration process; low level of intra-regional investment; South Asia’s pattern of integration with the global and regional value chains; pattern and dominance of informal trade; and alternative regional integration initiatives in South Asia, such as the bilateral, regional, and sub-regional trade agreements within and countries outside this region. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntended primarily for researchers and students of international trade, and policymakers from South Asia and beyond, the book is also a valuable supplementary reference resource for researchers and students. Furthermore, the pragmatic analysis of the policy options presented offers guidance for policymakers in South Asia wanting to implement effective policies and strategies for deeper regional integration. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2021-04-29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789811539343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-981-15-3932-9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 319\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45589386985612,"sku":"9789811539343","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789811539343_ce468582-c484-4687-8121-efa76c040e95.jpg?v=1776775858","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789811539343","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}