Growth, Development, and Diversity: India's Record Since Liberalization

By: Pushpangadan, K.

Most states in India have experienced relatively high growth rates since 1991 when extensive economic liberalization measures were introduced. However, there does not seem to be a recognizable correlation between growth rates of the states and their development record. This volume, by distinguished economists and policymakers, analyses the contribution of liberalization-induced growth to development. Combining economic theory with rigorous empirical investigations, this volume identifies regional disparities within and across states--Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar. It also examines specific development indicators, namely, child labor, nutrition, education, and growth in employment, trade, and productivity since liberalization. Covering a wide range of topical issues, the volume offers suggestions for policy at the state and sectoral levels to make growth inclusive in India.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198077998
• ISBN13: 9780198077992
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.6"