The Indian Economy @ 75 Successes and Challenges

Book Details

• Author: Chatterjee Biswajit, Joydeb Sasmal

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 524

• Release Date: 10-06-2024

• ISBN: 9781032932040

• Languages: English

About the Book

This insightful and timely book offers a comprehensive analysis of India’s economic challenges since its independence in 1947. A critical exploration of the country’s economic journey, it tackles the key themes of political economy, development, and socio-economic transformation. The authors, Chatterjee Biswajit and Joydeb Sasmal, scrutinize the various facets of India's economic transition, covering a wide array of topics such as agriculture, industry, macroeconomy, money and finance, and trade liberalization.

The book further explores the growing concerns of income inequality, mass unemployment, and environmental degradation. It also delves into contemporary issues like gender equality, welfare policies, energy sustainability, and the environment, offering a critical look at how these issues shape India’s socio-economic landscape.

Drawing on a wealth of data, the authors suggest policies that can lead to more efficient and desirable outcomes in the country's development, offering recommendations for addressing these pressing challenges. With its depth of analysis, this book is an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers in the fields of economics, political economy, development studies, public policy, and management studies.

This volume serves as an important contribution to understanding India's complex economic environment, making it invaluable for anyone seeking to grasp the intricate dynamics of its socio-economic development.