Pathways to Economic Development
Price: 425.00 INR
ISBN:
9780198075394
Publication date:
10/06/2014
Paperback
224 pages
185.0x125.0mm
Price: 425.00 INR
ISBN:
9780198075394
Publication date:
10/06/2014
Paperback
224 pages
185.0x125.0mm
Part of Oxford India Short Introductions
Amitava Krishna Dutt
Suitable for: The book will be of interest to students of economics and development economics, academics, and policymakers as well as general readers.
Rights: World Rights
Part of Oxford India Short Introductions
Amitava Krishna Dutt
Description
This short introduction combines theoretical analysis and historical and contemporary experience to explore alternative paths to economic development. Distinguishing between growth of income and production, poverty and distributional issues, happiness, and human functioning and capabilities, this work examines India’s performance on the pathways to development. It further analyses the main obstacles and discusses the primary strategies, reviewing debates about the role of the free market and the state, autarkic and open economy approaches, and a focus on growth versus distribution and human development, among others. This concise study argues against a doctrinaire neoliberal strategy and favours a balanced approach that pays careful attention to country- and time-specific factors. Lucid and jargon-free, this book will interest academics, policymakers, and general readers alike.
Part of Oxford India Short Introductions
Amitava Krishna Dutt
Table of contents
List of Tables and Figures
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Meaning and Measurement of Development
3. Domestic Economic Aspects of Development
4. International Aspects of Development
5. Non-economic Aspects of Development
6. Strategies for Economic Development
7. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Part of Oxford India Short Introductions
Amitava Krishna Dutt
Part of Oxford India Short Introductions
Amitava Krishna Dutt
Description
This short introduction combines theoretical analysis and historical and contemporary experience to explore alternative paths to economic development. Distinguishing between growth of income and production, poverty and distributional issues, happiness, and human functioning and capabilities, this work examines India’s performance on the pathways to development. It further analyses the main obstacles and discusses the primary strategies, reviewing debates about the role of the free market and the state, autarkic and open economy approaches, and a focus on growth versus distribution and human development, among others. This concise study argues against a doctrinaire neoliberal strategy and favours a balanced approach that pays careful attention to country- and time-specific factors. Lucid and jargon-free, this book will interest academics, policymakers, and general readers alike.
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List of Tables and Figures
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Meaning and Measurement of Development
3. Domestic Economic Aspects of Development
4. International Aspects of Development
5. Non-economic Aspects of Development
6. Strategies for Economic Development
7. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index