Economic Reforms And Growth Of Small Scale Industries

This book examines the effects of economic reforms on the growth and performance of small scale industrial sector. The efficacy of the government sponsored programmes and policies for small enterprises has been examined on the basis of available data and observations of the researchers. A through investigation of the trends of production, employment, exports, technical efficiency and total factor productivitiy in small scale sectors has also been carried out. The book delineates the impact of new world trade regime on the small scale sector. In addition, an attempt has ben made to highlight the areas where small enterprises have bright prospects in the current economic environment. This book, will be immensely helpful for the planners, the small entrepreneurs and the researchers in the field of small scale sector.
About Author :
Dr. Neetu Bala is a senior lecturer in Commerce at the P.G. Department of Commerce, BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar. For her outstanding performance in the B.Com. examination of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, she has been awarded Dr. Hari Singh Memorial Award for Best Students in Commerce, A Roll of Honour and a Medal by Rotary Club, Amritsar. She received M.com. degree with distinction from the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
Contents :
Preface Acknowledgements Small Scale Industries: An Overview Development Programmes and Policies for Small Scale Industries Impact of Economic Reforms on Growth and Productivity of Small Scale Industries Technical Efficiency in Small Scale Industires Relative Efficiency of Small Scale Industries WTO and Small Scale Industries: Impacts and Prospects Summary and Conclusions Appendices Bibliography Index