International Perspectives on Socio-Economic Development in the Era of Globalization (Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development)

In today’s world, globalization bears intense interdependencies between countries, and the impact global business transactions have on society and economics is more palpable than ever. Despite this, many developing countries in the global market find themselves struggling to support perpetual population growth. These countries must find ways to attain sustainable development in the economic, social, and environmental sectors. International Perspectives on Socio-Economic Development in the Era of Globalization seeks to examine the existing variability of development in the global marketplace and to identify the catalysts responsible for this disparity of success. This title analyzes the economic frontiers, social norms, and infrastructural capabilities that factor into the socio-economic growth of the developing and under-developed world. This book will become a definitive text for policy makers, academics, students, and business executives.

Dr. Saurabh Sen was born to a traditional Indian middle class Bengali family in the oldest living city of the world, Varanasi (Kashi), on 25th October, 1978. He completed his Higher Secondary from a government school of the city. Dr. Sen, has always been inquisitive for rationales behind events in commercial world that led him to choose Commerce as his stream of education. After having acquired a Masters in Commerce with a specialization in Accounts and Finance his appetite for knowledge and excellence drove him to research. By virtue of his sincere effort and hard work he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy of Commerce (PhD) by Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Dr. Sen has authored many research papers and articles in many reputed journals of national and international stature. He has also been participating in and presenting research papers in many national and international seminars and conferences. He is a life member of the Indian Accounting Association and the foundering member of its Varanasi Chamber. Dr. Sen is in the editorial board of two national journals of Commerce and Management where he imparts his thoughts and vision in the fields of Accounts and Finance. Dr. Sen was also nominated for a Bharat Jyoti award by the India International Friendship Society of New Delhi, during April 2013. He has been teaching Accounts and Finance for last eight years at Sunbeam College for Women, Varanasi.

Dr. Anshuman Bhattacharya secured his education from institutions of the city itself. Being a child of academic family, it was quite natural that he would be inborn studious; he has proved it correct. He earned all his degrees in the first division. Anshuman has been a student of Banaras Hindu University; and acquired his Doctorate in Commerce from the same university. Dr. Bhattacharya has contributed many research articles to number of renowned journals and has presented his scholarly research to national and international conferences and seminars. Presently, his academic intellect is devoted to Sunbeam College for Women; a reputed degree college of Varanasi and the state.

Dr.Ruchi Sen, a synonym of academic excellence, has always secured first division in all examinations that she has taken; obtaining second rank in the university merit list in Graduation added one more feather to her hat. Her inborn academic interest drove her to research and brought Doctor of Philosophy of Commerce (PhD) from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to her. She has been teaching for the last seven years in Sunbeam College for Women, an affiliated institution to Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. Dr. Ruchi has been a devotee of intense study. Her intellectual literary works are published in journals of national and international repute; Dr. (Mrs) Sen has also authored a book on Business Statistics. She has been pro-active to attend and present her research papers in national and international seminars and conferences.