Optimum Size of Government Intervention: Emerging Economies and Their Challenges

This book examines the optimum range and duration of government interventions in economic activities, focusing on emerging economies. It discusses themes such as income growth, social sector development, good governance, and sustainable distributional management. It provides policy suggestions for developmental projects and offers sector-specific case studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of government interventions in modern states' economic activities, employing both theoretical and empirical frameworks to assess their effectiveness and scope. With a particular emphasis on emerging economies worldwide, it explores a wide range of themes, including income growth, social sector development, good governance, economic progress, threshold limits, optimum budget policy, sustainable distributional management in public projects, food for work programs, agricultural infrastructure development, technological progress, and economic growth. The policy recommendations offered within provide valuable guidance for developmental projects.

Packed with abundant data and insightful figures, the book offers in-depth case studies across various sectors, including healthcare, irrigation and agriculture, infrastructure, taxation and economic growth, and public sector enterprises. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in economics, Indian economics, macroeconomics, political economy, public policy, political science, and management, development studies, development economy, and governance. Additionally, policymakers, administrative officials, and government and corporate bodies will find it immensely useful in understanding and implementing effective economic policies.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032048383