
Discourse on Economic Development
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Abstract
- Development in Theory and in Action
- Part I. Development in Theory
- Chapter 1
- Emerging Development Issues in Continental Asia and the World: Their Institutional Implications
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Role of Institutions
- Enforcement of Informal Contracts
- Profiling Development Management Issues in Developing and Developed Countries
- Kautilya's Arthashastra (300 BC)
- Confucian Teachings (552-479 BC)
- Ibon Khaldun's Muqaddimach (1377)
- Gandhi-Schumacher
- Young Marx
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2
- Culture System and Development: A Theoretical Perspective and Conceptual Framework for Further Research
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Conceptualization of a "Cultural System"
- Analytical Approach to the Relationship between the Cultural System and Development
- Significance of the Research and Review of the Existing Literature
- Direction for Further Research
- References
- Chapter 3
- The Gandhian View of Economic Development and Its Relevance Today
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Gandhian View of Economic Development
- The Economics of Non-Violence
- Decentralised Economy
- Khadi Industry
- Use of Machines
- Village Economy
- The Trusteeship Doctrine
- The Relevance of Gandhian Economics to Modern India
- For Poverty and Unemployment
- Village Industry
- Use of Technology
- A New Mode of Economic Development
- Implementation and Criticism of Gandhian Views
- Criticisms about Current Relevance
- References
- Chapter 4
- A Confucian Lesson in Development
- Abstract
- The Confucian Undertaking
- How to Change the World into a Higher State of Development: Ren and Li
- How the World is Changed: The Junzi
- The Inner Workings of Change and Transformation
- Harmony - A Recipe
- Three Present-Day Examples
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5
- Recent Trends and Developments in Well-Being Measurements
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Conceptual Framework of Well-Being
- Subjective and Objective Well-Being
- Subjective Well-Being
- Objective Well-Being
- Movement from GDP to Well-Being: Theoretical Evidence
- Integrated GDP Indicators
- The Measure of Economic Welfare (MEW)
- Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW)
- Genuine Saving Indicator
- Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)
- Index of Economic Well-Being (IEWB)
- GDP Adjusted Indicators
- Human Development Index
- Inequality-Adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI)
- Quality of Life Index
- Indicators Replacing GDP
- Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)
- Index of Social Health (ISH)
- Index of Living Standards (ILS)
- Ontario Social Development Quality of Life Index
- Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
- Happy Planet Index (HPI)
- The Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- The EU Sustainable Development Indicators (SDIS)
- Millennium Development Goals (MDGS)
- Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development
- Evaluating Well-Being Indicators
- Health
- Education
- Subjective Well-Being
- Environment
- Economy and a Decent Standard of Living
- Political Participation
- Shelter, Security and Safety
- Social Capital
- Methodological Issues
- Conclusion
- References
- Part II: Development in Action
- Chapter 6
- China's Eco-Civilization: From History to Policy
- Abstract
- Dangerous Assumptions: The Anthropocene and Eco-Civilization
- China's Ecological Civilization Construction
- China's Problematic Mastery of Agricultural Resources
- Food Security in the 21st Century Context
- Challenging But Not Beyond Reach: Eco-Civilization as Societal Security
- References
- Chapter 7
- The Progress Made in the Attainment of MD Goals: A Commentary on Gujarat's Performance in India
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Concept and Measurement of Poverty
- The Status of Children
- Empowerment
- Sustainability of a Pristine Environment
- References
- Chapter 8
- Economic Growth and Human Resource Development: An Indian Perspective
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Review of Literature
- Data and Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Education and Economic Growth
- Health and Economic Growth
- Human Capital (Both Education and Health) and Economic Growth
- Summary and Conclusion
- Policy Recommendations
- References
- Appendix. Variables in the Analysis
- Appendix 1. (Continued)
- Chapter 9
- An Overview of the Agriculture Sector in India
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Review of Literature
- Major Programmes Implemented in Agriculture and Its Allied Sectors
- National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
- Macro Management of Agriculture (MMA)
- Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm, and Maize (ISOPOM)
- National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
- Recent Trends and Performance of Indian Agriculture
- Growth Rate
- Growth Rates in Yields
- Agriculture Research and Education
- References
- Chapter 10
- India's Land-Holder Agriculture: The Case of the Sugar Industry in Gujarat Province of India
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Review of Literature
- Objectives of the Study
- Research Methodology
- Selection of Sugar Factories
- Selection of Respondents
- Source of Data
- Analysis of Data
- Development of the Sugar Industry in India
- Sugar Co-Operatives in Gujarat
- Problems Faced by the Sugarcane Growers
- Factor Analysis
- Scree Plot
- Interpretation of Results
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11
- Tribal Education in India: With Special Reference to Gujarat
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Scheduled Tribes
- Literature Review
- Objective of the Study
- Methodology and Collection of Data
- Status of Education among the Scheduled Tribes
- District Literacy Rates among the ST Population
- Important Findings
- How to Enhance the Quality of Education for the ST Population
- Appendix 1. Rank of Literacy Rates by Sex for ST Population of All the Districts of Gujarat, 2011
- References
- Chapter 12
- Higher Education in Tribal Girls: A Case Study of Mahila College Valia
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Education
- Tribal
- College Profile
- Educational Accomplishments
- Vision and Mission
- The Impact of the Institute on Scheduled Tribes' Girls
- Suggestions
- Suggestions for Education
- Suggestions for the Health Care of Tribal Girls
- Suggestions for Women's Employment
- Suggestions for Government Measures
- Other Suggestions
- Conclusion
- Part III: Conclusion
- Chapter 13
- Lessons for Development
- Abstract
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
- Index
- Blank Page
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