In an era of growing regionalization South Asia remains one of the least integrated regions in the world. The regions complicated political economy, its divided history and a maze of institutional and economic barriers are commonly blamed for the lack of a vibrant regional market in South Asia. A fraught history, however, need not be destiny. This short book explores the possibilities of deepening intraregional trade and investment in South Asia. Drawing on field work carried out in the regions textile and garment industry, it examines the conditions under which feuding and mistrustful...
In an era of growing regionalization South Asia remains one of the least integrated regions in the world. The regions complicated political economy, i...
