States of the Indian Economy
Towards a Larger Constituency for Second Generation Economic Reforms
- Amir Ullah Khan - Glocal University, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Harsh Vivek - India Development Foundation, India
The authors argue that this situation is a result of the implementation of a set of first generation economic reforms, initiated primarily by the Central government but the responsibilities of which are now on the State governments. To carry the second generation of reforms forward in a meaningful manner, action has now shifted to the states.
With this background, this book primarily examines the following:
- The state of the Indian economy after one and a half decades of liberalisation and its role in the fast changing global economy
- The economic performance of various Indian states during this period
- Sectors that have done well and those that need substantial improvement in terms of adoption and implementation of reform measures.
The approach of the book is quite different from that of the other books on Indian economy. The language used is simple, clear and exact, making the reading enjoyable. The pictorial explanations deserve special appreciation. The font size and the style of printing make the reading easier….On the whole, the book is a very useful contribution to the existing knowledge and is an updated version of the Indian economy.
A valuable resource for students and researchers of economics, politics, history and sociology the book takes a detailed look at the state of the Indian economy post liberalization. It lists out reasons as to why certain sectors have thrived while others have lagged behind.
Recommended read for a macro view.
The authors of this lucid volume, both connected with the India Development Foundation, have done a tremendous job. They have rightly identified the states as pivotal actors in second-generation economic reforms, especially on sectors to the developed, namely agriculture and irrigation, both major and minor. This book is a goldmine of facts and figures.