Economic and Human Development in Contemporary India: Cronyism and Fragility (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series) by Banerjee, Debdas

New York: Routledge, 2012. Soft cover. Very Good. Like new, but with slight wear to cover. Contents: 1. Emerging India: Issues in Development -- 2. Global Trade and Investments: Opportunities and Challenges for India -- 3. Industrial Capabilities: Research and Development as the Indicator -- 4. Economic Restructuring: Employment and Income Implications -- 5. Agriculture: The Genesis of Growing Vulnerability -- 6. Trends in Wage and Earnings Differentials -- 7. Development as Governance: More Evidence from the Social Sector -- 8. Epilogue. BAY 36.

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Paperback / softback. New. This book deals with issues in economic development in India. It highlights those factors that are indicative of India's emergence in the global economy yet indicates negative "trickle down" effects, such as malnutrition, poverty, bonded labourers, high adult unemployment and the widespread use of child labour. Focusing on structural deficiencies for a steady growth rate, and how to make growth inclusive, the book examines duality in development and the factors standing between national economic prosperity and human development. The author analyses issues concerning international trade, technology, access to food, inequality and poverty, and the "catching up" of developing countries. A novel approach to the analysis of the Indian economy and other developing countries in the 21st century, this book advocates development as a form of governance. With India as a case study, this book provides a solid framework for looking at… Read More

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Against the background of the duality in development, this book focuses on structural deficiencies for a steady growth rate, and how to make growth inclusive. A novel approach to the analysis of the Indian economy and other developing c

Routledge, 2012. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 238 pages. 9.10x6.10x0.90 inches.