This paper uses computable general equilibrium (CGE) methods to address how these infrastructure developments might affect the broader economy in South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC), and in particular impact on income distribution and poverty. The paper describes a new CGE model for South Asia, covering India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan, which incorporates modifications to household structure in order to capture the implications of reform for changes in intra-household income.
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