Economics in Search of a Moral Philosophy
Working Paper Author: Wahiduddin Mahmud January 2021 The purpose of this essay is to review the state of economics as a discipline in light of how and to what extent ethical considerations and the precepts of moral philosophy affect the theory and application of economics. In its pursuit for purely ‘objective’ analyses and, thereby, attain the status of a science, modern neo-classical economics is constrained by self-imposed limitations in making...
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Political Economy of Water Supply in Khulna City Understanding the Regime of Rampant Groundwater Extraction
Working Paper Author(S): Sajjad Zohir, Md. Salauddin Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG) This study uses analytical, operational, extensive literature and iterative process to solve three main objectives. (i) the growth of groundwater-dependent water supply regime and political economic factor have led to current condition. (ii) understand the current state of groundwater-dependent regime in KCC area. (iii) identify stakeholders (public or private) of every supply chain and where they stand...
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Political Economy of FSM Case Studies on Fringes of Dhaka City
Working Paper Author: Sajjad Zohir Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG)
A Political Economy Study of the WASH sector in Bangladesh
Working Paper Author(s): Sajjad Zohir, Umama Rahman Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG)
Political Economy of Fecal Sludge Management in a Small Town: Case Study of Sakhipur
Working Paper Author: Abantee Harun Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG)
Improving Labour Law Compliance and Building Sound Labour Practices in the Export Oriented Shrimp Sector in Bangladesh
Final Report Author: Mohammed Helal Uddin Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG) This study conducts a comprehensive action-oriented survey of the shrimp production supply chain. This includes a comprehensive enterprise mapping and analysis of labor practices in the shrimp supply chain. OSH risks are also assessed in this study.
Investment Climate in South West Region of Bangladesh: A study of the Manufacturing Sector
Working Paper Author(s): Mohammed Ziaul Haider, Khan Mehedi Hasan Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG)
Investment Climate in Bangladesh: Enhanced Role of the Capital Market
Working Paper Author(s): Prashanta K.Banerjee Md. Mohiuddin Siddique Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG) The study has four primary objectives, (i) find out the limitation of bank based financing system of Bangladesh. (i) inspect current financial sector based on an organized capital market. (iii) analyze limitations and examine opportunities in the capital market consisting of both equity and debt markets. (IV) a framework to build a sustainable capital market with...
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Lack of Utilization of Local Funds and Productive Investment Climate in Sylhet Region: A Perception Analysis
Working Paper Author(s): Zakir Hossain, M. Mizanul Haque Kazol, Fazle Elahi Mohammad Faisal Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG)
Impact of International Arbitration Proceeding: Governmental Approach and Investment Climate in Bangladesh
Working Paper Author(s): MI Farooq, Sajed A. Sami, Taslima Yasmin Published by: Economic Research Group (ERG) This report looks in to the legal framework in promoting investment climate in Bangladesh through investment protection.