Reshaping Norms - A New Way Forward - World Bank South Asia Economic Focus (Spring 2022)

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Reshaping Norms: A New Way Forward presents a World Bank analysis produced for the South Asia region, outlining how shifting social and institutional norms can influence economic performance. Prepared jointly by the regional Chief Economist’s Office and the Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice, it consolidates contributions from senior economists and specialist teams. The report situates findings within World Bank research oversight and emphasizes transparency on interpretation, data accuracy, and responsible reuse under the CC BY 3.0 IGO license.

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