Soth Asian Economic Zone: Extension and Possibilities

Mehar, Ayub (2004): Soth Asian Economic Zone: Extension and Possibilities. Forthcoming in: FPCCI Economic Review

Abstract

Different versions of the South Asian Economic Zone has been discussing in the literature. The basic and important justification behind the formation of South Asian Free Economic Zone is not directly concerned with the economic benefits; it is justified on the basis of cultural and historical relations. . Three different propositions for the socio-economic collaboration between India and Muslim World were discussed in this article. It was concluded that India would has to opt one of the two options: a merger with the Muslim World or playing a role as an agent of the Western bloc against China and Muslim World.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Regionalization, Trade blocs, Muslim world, South Asia
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F0 - General > F02 - International Economic Order and Integration; N - Economic History > N2 - Financial Markets and Institutions > N25 - Asia including Middle East; N - Economic History > N7 - Transport, Trade, Energy, Technology, and Other Services > N75 - Asia including Middle East

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