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Subject(s)

• India—History [Browse]
• India—Economic policy [Browse]
• India—Social policy [Browse]
• India—Economic conditions [Browse]
• India—Social conditions [Browse]

Series

• Routledge contemporary South Asia series ; 23. [More in this series]
• Routledge contemporary South Asia series ; 23 [More in this series]

Summary note

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 t

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Description based upon print version of record.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Language note

English

Contents

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Boxes; Preface; 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; Notes; References; Index

ISBN

• 1-135-23619-4
• 1-135-23620-8
• 1-282-97508-0
• 9786612975080
• 0-203-86643-6
• 9780203866436

OCLC

570413299

Doi

10.4324/9780203866436

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