The Economic and Social Issues of Financial Liberalization: Evidence from Emerging Countries

The Economic and Social Issues of Financial Liberalization: Evidence from Emerging Countries Edited By: Krishna Reddy Chittedi


Publication Year 2013
ISBN-13 9789380574417
ISBN-10 938057441X
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 260 Pages
Price : Rs. 750.00

About the Book

This book considers the main elements of financial liberalization that has become widely prevalent in Emerging countries. The underlying force for liberalization is that people want freedom to make economic decisions and to access different forms of finance, risk management techniques and investment and portfolio diversification opportunities. Emerging markets are countries that are restructuring their economies along market-oriented lines and offer a wealth of opportunities in trade, technology transfers, and foreign direct investment. The theoretical arguments in favour of such liberalization are considered and critiqued, and the political economy of such measures is discussed. This book provides useful insights for the researchers and policy makers who are interested in critically analysis of the dynamics of the Emerging economies. It can also be useful for Research Scholars, MBA (Finance), and MA (Economics) students for Understanding the major financial issues and challenges of the Emerging economies.

About the Author
Krishna Reddy Chittedi, Currently Faculty Member at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT),Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh India. He submitted his PhD in the area of Finance to Jawaharlal Nehru University in collaboration with Centre for Development Studies, India. He obtained M.Phil from University of Hyderabad (Central), MA from Osmania University Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. He also qualified University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (UGC-NET). He has published 16 research papers in various national and international journals and also published a book titled “Development and Integration of Stock Markets: With Special Reference to India” VDM Verlag, Germany. He has participated and presented papers in various national and International seminars and conferences in India and abroad. His research areas of interest include International Finance and Macroeconomic policy, Econometrics and Indian Agriculture. He is a life member of the World Economic Association.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
Krishna Reddy Chittedi
2. Stock Markets in Emerging countries: Pre and Post Liberalization scenario
Krishna Reddy Chittedi
3. Global Trends in Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions
Beena S
4. Macroeconomic Influences on the Indian Equity Markets: An ARDL Approach
Sampath T
5. Current Account of India’s Balance of Payments: The Emerging Dimensions.
Justine George
6. Efficiency Aspects of Indian Banking Sector: Value Addition Approach
Dr. Parveen Chauhan
7. Financial Liberalization and Extent of Financial Exclusion in India: A case of Kerala
Sreejith A and Dr. Manju S.Nair
8. Capital Structure, Equity Ownership and Firm Performance: Evidence from India
Imran Khan
9. Small-Scale Industries in the Era of Globalisation: Role of Institutions in India
Uma Sankaran
10. Revisiting the Notion of Monetary Regionalism in South Asia: Reality or Discursive Phenomena?
Saurabh Kumar
11. Impact of Inflation Targeting on Inflation Variability: An Empirical Analysis
Babu Rao Gona
12. Neo-liberalism and Public Financing of Education in India
Shashiranjan Jha and Jatinder Singh

The Grandeur of Granite Shiva-Yogini Temples of Vyas Bhadora

The Grandeur of Granite Shiva-Yogini Temples of Vyas Bhadora by Askok Shah


Publication Year 2012
ISBN-13 9789380574066
ISBN-10 9380574061
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 100 Pages
Price : Rs. 1250.00

About the Book

Being the heartland of India since its evolution, Madhya Pradesh has witnessed rise and fall of many civilizations and cultures in its wide spread valleys of Narmada bounded by the oldest mountain range of Vindhyachal hills in the North & Satpuda hills in the South.  Since Paleolithic period to till now, Madhya Pradesh has been the playground for various phenomena both natural and manmade of human settlement and development.  The story of human development started with the expression of rock dwellers on the walls of rock shelters, which transcended into the chant of Vedic hymns in the green valley of River Narmada.  

Madhya Pradesh is full of the remains of thousands of temples erected by the Pratihara, Parmaras, Kachchhapghatas, Kalchuris, & Chandellas rulers in between 7th century to 14th centuries.  Starting with Gupta Dynasty the temple architecture kept on flourishing and reached its zenith during Chandellas rulers who ruled in the Northern Region of Madhya Pradesh.  The remains of these temples are still lying un-noticed, though; many have been protected and conserved.  The Shiva -Yogini Temple of Vyas Bhadora is one of such temples, which was lying un-cared since very long.  Built in grayish granite this temple group is known for its grandeur and exactness.  Located at 90 km from the site of Khajuraho temple groups, the temples of Vyas Bhadora could not shine until the Directorate of Archeology Archives & Museum Bhopal declared the site a protected monument in 1989.

The book attempts to recollect this Chandellas masterpiece of temple architecture and bring it into the notice of archeologists, tourists and temple lovers.  Once renovated and conserved, the site is going to be a seat of attraction for those who are curious to know and understand the glory of medieval India.  The main attractions of Vyas Bhadora temple group are the twin temples of Lord Shiva and temple of Chausath Yoginis.  The twin temple of Lord Shiva is unique which share the same jagati and mahamandap but different identical mukhamandapas and sanctums.  Similarly, the Yogini temple built in a square and having 69 brackets to house the images of Chausath Yoginis and other deities is chef d'oeuvre of temple craft. However, unfortunately none of the images is available presently at the site.  The symmetry of temple construction is fascinating. 

About the Author
Born on 11 January, 1964 in Siwan, Bihar (India), he received school education in the government schools. In 1987, Graduating from IIT Kanpur in Civil Engineering, he joined IIT Delhi  for  post graduation degree in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering in 1989. After getting in Indian Railway Service of Engineers in 1989 and serving Railways for almost one year, he moved to Indian Administrative Service in 1990. He has worked in various capacities as Collector and District Magistrates, Managing Directors of more than 5 Corporations and Authorities, Director of Training Research Institutes, Environmental Planning and Coordination and Disaster Management Institutes, Commissioner of Archaeology, Archives and Museum, Commissioner of Land Records and Secretary to the Government of Madhya Pradesh. He is presently working as Secretary to the Government of Madhya Pradesh in the department of Sports and Youth Welfares.

Apart from having authored five books of Hindi poetry, he has made remarkable contribution in the field of Archaeology and Archives while serving as Commissioner of Archaeology, Archives and Museums of Madhya Pradesh. He has written four books on Archaeology namely Ashapuri me Mandir Samuh ki Khoj evam Unka Punarnirman: Naveen Uplabdhi, Mandir Samuh Vyas Bhadora ka Anurakshan Karya, Puratan-15 (edited) and Vintage Bhopal.

Because of interest in archaeology, he explored many forgotten archaeological sites during his tenure as District Magistrates and Commissioner Archaeology including 

1. Discovery of the remains of Parmaras Temples of Nilgarha, Raisen
2. Discovery of the pre historic rock Shelters of Bhartipur, Raisen
3. Discovery of archaeological remains of more than 25 temples of Ashapuri, Raisen
4. Discovery of 1000 years old palatial and residential remains of satellite town  established by Raja Bhoja at Keerat Nagar village;  Raisen and
5. Exploration of the remains of temples of Parmar Period at Samasgarh, in Bhopal district

The Kukis of Northeast India: Politics and Culture

The Kukis of Northeast India: Politics and Culture Edited By: Thongkholal Haokip


Publication Year 2013
ISBN-13 9789380574448
ISBN-10 9380574444
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 236 Pages
Price : Rs. 695.00

About the Book

This volume brings together a number of essays dealing with various aspects of Kuki politics and culture. The objectives are to understand and highlight the traditional system of Kuki politics and administration, trace the genesis and evolution of Kuki autonomy movements in Northeast India, and to assess the value of the rich cultural heritage of the Kukis and its changes. The contributors critically analyse, debunk and generate debate on some of the prominent views on Kuki politics and espouse the need for cultural renewal and therefore uncover the underlying niche for the Kukis.

About the Author
Dr. Thongkholal Haokip teaches Political Science in Presidency University, Kolkata. He is the editor of bi-annual peer reviewed journal - Journal of North East India Studies (www.jneis.com) and specialises and writes extensively on India's policy towards its Northeastern region, the Look East policy, ethnicity and ethnic relations in Northeast India.

He has published widely in internationally refereed journals. His recent articles include: Recent Trends in Regional Integration and the Indian Experience in International Area Studies Review, India's Look East Policy: Its Evolution and Approach in South Asian Survey, Political Integration of Northeast India: A Historical Analysis in Strategic Analysis, and Theoretical Considerations of Political Integration and the Indian Experience in International Journal of South Asian Studies.

He has written a number of articles for volumes edited by leading scholars and presented a number of papers in various national and international seminars and conferences. His authored book entitled India's Look East Policy and Northeast India: Potentials and Possible Impact will be out soon.

Participatory Forest Management in Odisha: Implementation, Outcomes and Livelihood Impacts

Participatory Forest Management in Odisha: Implementation, Outcomes and Livelihood Impacts by Kailas Sarap, Oliver Springate-Baginski


Publication Year 2013
ISBN-13 9789380574387
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 240 Pages
Price : Rs. 695.00

About the Book

Based on original survey data and other source materials, this study analyses the functioning of participatory forest management (PFM) in      Orissa, both due to the local people's  own initiatives and through the state supported JFM programme  and  their  impact  on  the livelihood.

The working of the PFM has not been satisfactory due to poor governance, weak local institutions, lack of effective participation of women and the poor, unequal product distribution, lower access to forest resource.  Lack of robust intra and inter village conflicts management among different stakeholders has weakened proper management of resources; created problems in benefit sharing, usufruct rights, and boundary disputes over the forest area.  A number factors — low literacy and awareness  of  the forest related policies among the primary stakeholders,  high dependence of poor on traders and others for land and credit, low bargaining power of women within PFM institutions, and the presence of forest mafias —have  contributed  to  it.   

PFM has led to improved forest condition, and increased access to a variety of forest products for the households. But improvement in the livelihood conditions of participant households has been marginal due to a  number of factors including no value addition to collected products, marginal improvement in market relation for NTFP sale,  high dependence on informal loan at onerous terms and conditions  and low level of human capital development. PFM has raised the expectation of members, and now it has to improve the economic conditions of the poor. 

The authors have suggested a number of policies including-democratization of Forest Protection Committees, assured tennurial rights to the local communities, recognition of multiple participatory management practices including JFM and Community Forest Management, recognition of forest based subsistence use, promotion of value addition and forest based enterprises, improvement of marketing networks through collaboration with other local institutions,  increased investment in forest sector and effective coordination with other stakeholders.   

The book will be of interest to all those who have interest in Environment and Natural Resource Economics and  Forest policies.

About the Author
Kailas Sarap is a former Professor of Economics at Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Odisha  and has been a visiting fellow at the University of Namur, Belgium, and Common Wealth Fellow at the University of Oxford. He has   written extensively, in international and national research journals, including the Journal of Peasant Studies; the Cambridge Journal of Economics, Development and Change, Economic and Political Weekly and Indian Economic Review and  two books entitled  “Interlinked Agrarian Markets in Rural India”,and  “Institutions, Livelihood and Natural Resource  Management”. His research  interests include Agrarian Relations, Agrarian Markets and  Natural  Resources  Goverance.

Oliver Springate-Baginski is Lecturer, School of Development Studies, University of East Anglia, UK and Senior Research Fellow in the Overseas Development Group. His research interests focus on forest and other natural resource governance reform and also its relationship with equitable livelihood development and biodiversity. Recent work has involved managing multi-disciplinary policy-oriented projects focused on forest landscapes in South Asia.

The Dynamics of Development in North-East India

The Dynamics of Development in North-East India

 

Edited By Kedilezo Kikhi


Publication Year 2013
ISBN-13 9789380574431
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 460 Pages
Price : Rs. 1295.00


About the Book

This book The Dynamics of Development in North East India is an attempt to view development thinking as an ongoing questioning, critique and probing alternative options, deliberating on some of the pertinent issues by scholars who are engaged in research and have been contributing massively to the academic knowledge through publications. It is not to argue, however that the issues and challenges discussed have been all and adequately addressed. Nevertheless, it is a serious discourse by a cross-section of professional academicians, administrators and a few young researchers providing a panoramic view of development in the region. The book attempts to address some other key questions like – Have development in the region at its present context fail? Do we dare to think out of our cocoons and nurture our own development thinking? What about the huge funds from the federal exchequer pocketed by those few who have finally emerge as local elites? The book talks on a wide range of developmental issues –historical and situational problems of the region; paradigm shift – a shift from politico-bureaucratic centric development to people-centric model of development; people's participatory development; Article 371(A) and importance of preserving traditional institutions; human development and human rights; governance, education and women empowerment; integrating gender into developmental policies and plans; youth, unemployment and AIDS; village economy and selected implementing agencies such as NREGA, VDB, SGSY.

About the Author
Dr. Kedilezo Kikhi, born January 1973, educated at St. Joseph School, Viswema, graduated at St Joseph College, Jakhama, he further pursued his masters in NEHU and also completed his PhD from the same university in the department of Sociology. He also holds a masters degree in History from Madurai Kamraj University. He has served as an assistant professor in Japfü Christian College, Kigwema, Sazolie College, Jotsoma and Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland. His more recent books include Educated Unemployed Youth in Nagaland: A Sociological Study [2006]; Angami Society at the Beginning of the 21st Century (Ed.) [2008]; Changing Gender Equation with Special Reference to Nagaland (Ed.) [2009]; Sociology for Class 11 (NBSE) [2009]; Foundations of Sociological Thought [2009]; Sociology for Class 12 (NBSE) [2010]; Introduction to Sociology [2010]; The Role of Women in Natural Resource Management: A Thematic Report [2011]. At present he is serving as an Associate Professor in the department of Sociology at Tezpur University, Assam.

Environment Planning and Management in the Himalayan City

Environment Planning and Management in the Himalayan City by Devendra Pirta


Publication Year 2013
ISBN-13 9789380574424
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 205 Pages
Price : Rs. 650.00

About the Book

The book particularly deals with historical evolution, urban ecological problems and urban planning and management.The book explains that the cities like Shimla located in Himalayan region needs to be planned professionally keeping in mind future sustainability. 

The book explores spatio-temporal analysis of urbanization and urban problems in Himachal Pradesh since 1881-2001 and urban environmental Problems, urban processes and the evolution of Shimla urban agglomeration. There is detailed information on Spatio- temporal growth in the light of theories of internal structure of the cities. The book is also about the Quality of life, environmental conditions and people's perception on urban environmental problems as well as sustainability, and planning of Shimla urban agglomeration.

About the Author
Dr. Devendra Pirta is PhD in Geography with specialization in environment management and planning.  He worked as college lecturer for three years (1999-2001) before joining development sector in 2002. He has been associated with leading development sector agencies like UNDP and CASA and remained core team member in Glacial Lake Outburst Project. The author has researched widely on environmental issues, policy, planning and urban inclusive development, particularly in the context of land use and environmental planning. Dr. Devendra also contributed in water conservation initiatives of the government and remained regional water and sanitation committee member of the CAPART (Chandigarh) in 2008. He has more than 10 years experience in organizational development (OD) in administration, financial management and corporate social responsibility. At present he is heading EARTH Foundation, organization involved issues related to mountain people and environment in Himalayan region. His first book The Himachal Pradesh: The Himalayan State was published in 2006. This is his second endeavor and next book, Climate change: Environmental security and Geostrategy is in the press.