Of Deregulation and Central Bank Autonomy : Essays on Economic Issues in Bangladesh

Contents: Preface. 1. Twin challenges. 2. Our concerns. 3. Bangladesh scenario. 4. Central bank and development. 5. Export –led growth strategy. 6. On the brink of depression? 7. Debt trap. 8. IMF and debt crisis. 9. Industrial policy of South Korea: a lesson for Bangladesh. 10. Technology and society. 11. Of free market and Adam Smith. 12. GDP—why the obsession. 13. Central bank autonomy—why, what and how. Index.

"The book contains a highly readable set of original and published articles which provide good coverage of economic issues confronting policy makers in Bangladesh.

"It is an indispensable guide to economic and political process in Bangladesh’s journey to market economy. Written by an expert in the field of banking the contents of this book provides a refreshing and stimulating analysis of liberalisation of economy, structural adjustment, export led growth, central bank autonomy, and the role of the international lending agencies.

"For specialists and students alike, this book provides a useful reference point for a discussion on relevant economic issues and for the senior banker the book provides a macro-view of the integration process of banking, finance and development in an economy." (jacket)