Ishrat Husain Bücher

Growth and structural change in the Pakistan economy -- Production base: agriculture and industry -- Macroeconomic foundations: fiscal, monetary, and exchange rate policy -- Investing in people: education, population, health, and poverty alleviation -- Physical capital: infrastructure -- Foreign trade, external debt, and resource flows -- Explaining Pakistan's economic performance -- An economic and social agenda for the 21st century -- The elitist economy.

The book offers a detailed comparative analysis of the economic and social progress in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh since their independence in 1947, highlighting the challenges they faced, including poverty, illiteracy, and inadequate infrastructure. It also examines the impact of Bangladesh's independence in 1971 and the initial pessimism surrounding the future of these nations. Through evidence-based insights, the narrative explores how these countries have navigated their developmental pathways over the decades.