Impact of remittance flow on economic growth and poverty reduction in Nepal

Impact of remittance flow on economic growth and poverty reduction in Nepal
Author: Bikal Dhungel
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2016-06-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3668233187

Master's Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Economics - Case Scenarios, grade: Very good, University of Glasgow (Adam Smith Business School), course: Master of Science in Economic Development, language: English, abstract: This research uses time-series data to examine the impact of international remittance flow on economic growth and poverty reduction in Nepal. It applies the econometric model suggested by Ravallion (2001), Ravallion and Chen (1997) and Adam and Page (2005) for remittance and poverty and Quayyum et al (2008) for remittance and growth. Both micro and macro level impacts were considered. The regression results show that remittance flow is positively and significantly correlated with economic growth and poverty reduction in Nepalese context. The finding suggests that in the short run international remittance flow had positive contribution in economic growth and poverty reduction through investments in health, education and consumption. Remittance also contributed to relax credit constraints, especially for the poor and in macro level, helped to finance trade deficit, accumulate foreign exchange reserves and to reduce government debt. However, a deeper analysis of the last two decades shows that increased remittance flow has been the major cause of decline of tradable sector through „Dutch Disease‟ effects. Moreover, remittance contributed to higher inflation, eroded work habits and brought adverse social costs. Combined, the long term impact of remittance seems to be overwhelmingly negative in Nepal.

Nepal

Nepal
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 74
Release: 1997-08-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451829868

This paper reviews economic developments in Nepal during 1990–97. With a new government coming to office in December 1994, progress on structural reforms stalled in 1994/95 and financial policies weakened. GDP growth slowed to 2.9 percent, reflecting adverse conditions in agriculture. The external situation deteriorated further in the first quarter of 1995/96 in part because interest rates in Nepal did not rise in line with rates in India, where monetary policy had tightened. Following a further change in government in September 1995, steps were taken to address the emerging macroeconomic imbalances.

Nepal

Nepal
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 20
Release: 1992
Genre:
ISBN:

Tourism and Economic Development in Nepal

Tourism and Economic Development in Nepal
Author: Manoj Kumar Agarwal
Publisher: Northern Book Centre
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9788172111731

This book has been prepared keeping in mind rapid changes taking place in the land-locked economy of Nepal seated in the lap of Great Himalaya where tourism is expected to contribute in a big way. Salient Features - Analyzes economic impact of tourism growth on various aspects of the Nepalese economy. - Explores the role of tourism on globalization of this backward economy. - Attempts to incorporate important studies undertaken in this context. - Incorporates opinions of leading experts on tourism promotion and economic development exclusively for this book. - Thoroughly reviews contours of changes in tourism policy. - Well documented in terms of source of tourism information, institutions and chronological highlights, etc. In view of the above, this piece of work would be of immense use to policy makers, planners, researchers, practioners and also to students for whom sufficient materials have been added.

Economic Development of Nepal

Economic Development of Nepal
Author: Yadav Prasad Pant
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1965
Genre: Nepal
ISBN:

Nepal. Compact presentation of nine articles on (1) the problems of economic development, and matters connected therewith, such as (2) demographic aspects, (3) agrarian reform, (4) industrialization, (5) the first five years national plan, (6) economic planning experiences, (7) financing economic development, (8) foreign trade, and (9) international cooperation within the Asian region.

Nepal

Nepal
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1992
Genre: Economic assistance
ISBN:

Nepal's Economic Landscape: Recommendations for a sustainable Economic Policy

Nepal's Economic Landscape: Recommendations for a sustainable Economic Policy
Author: Bikal Dhungel
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 364090222X

Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Economics - Macro-economics, general, grade: Keine, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, language: English, abstract: The world is changing rapidly. In the last sixty years it has seen miraculous developments. Coming out of the ashes of World War II, Western Europe has established itself as the most stable region of the world. Totally destroyed Japan, having been the victim of the only atomic bomb in human history, which killed hundreds of thousands, has established itself as the strongest economy of Asia, and second only to the United States worldwide. We have seen the rise of South Korea, which had the equal per capita income as Mozambique in late fifties. Today South Korea stands as a developed country. We have seen the growth of China when Mao went. From Deng Xiaoping to Xiang Jemin to Hu Jintao, it kept its economy open and recently overtook Germany as the third largest economy of the world. China is on the way to become the second largest economy. India, from the early ninetees, took similar policy. India grew when the world economy was in downturn. The rise of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries has re-shaped the world order. Mexico proudly declares itself as a North American country today and no more intends to turn back to its old identity as a Central American country. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been good for Mexican economy as they can sell their products in the United States and Canada now. Indonesia shares similar story. Even though it was runned by one of the terrible dictator of the world, Suharto, he brought liberal policies in the country encouraging Privatisation, Free Trade and more market liberalization. After the Asian financial crisis of 1997, people lost faith in him and finally toppled him. Growth was felt in other parts of the world as well. Emergence of computarized technologies, World Wide Web, digital technologies etc have reshaped the world. Nepal, however, did not change much. Even though it enjoyed the modern developments from other parts of the world, it could not establish itself as a country capable to adopt such changes. There are many things to blame. Ill adviced policies of the past, weak justice system, ineffective education policies, high corruption, nepotism etc are just handful of things. In this paper, I will point out some sectors which need immediate change in Nepal. I will recommend some policy advices and finally analyse some future scenarios in international level which have huge impact on Nepalese economics and politics.

Nepalese Economy

Nepalese Economy
Author: Madan K. Dahal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2004
Genre: Nepal
ISBN:

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