Abu N. Wahid

The Economy of Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects Abu N. Wahid

Publisher Marketing: 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. Publisher Marketing: 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 Bangladesh social and political unrest, environmental degradation, and chaotic fiscal and moneta

Contributor Bio:  Weis, Charles E CHARLES E. WEIS is Professor of Economics and Finance at Tennessee State University. Contributor Bio:  Wahid, Abu N M ABU N. M. WAHID is Professor of Economics and Finance at Tennessee State University's College of Business, Nashville. Professor Wahid co-edited, with Charles E. Weis, The Economy of Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects (Praeger, 1996).