Publication

2013-08-11 - Princeton University Press

Language

English

Word Count

112,000 words, Guess

Page Count

448 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCHC435 .D69 2013

Description

When India became independent in 1947 after two centuries of colonial rule, it immediately adopted a firmly democratic political system, with multiple parties, freedom of speech, and extensive political rights. Maintaining rapid as well as environmentally sustainable growth remains an important and achievable goal for India. Two of India's leading economists argue that the country's main problems lie in the lack of attention paid to the essential needs of the people, especially of the poor, and often of women. In the long run, even the feasibility of high economic growth is threatened by the underdevelopment of social and physical infrastructure and the neglect of human capabilities.

Subjects

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!