A Nation in Transition

Understanding the Indian Economy

Jayshree Sengupta

India's economic development, spanning approximately five decades, has brought the country into prominence as an emerging economic power. While its future prospects appear promising, the path ahead remains uncertain. India's economic transformation has attracted attention in industrialised countries, while its expanding middle class, including the growing rural middle class, increasingly aspires to a higher standard of living.

The book examines the role of this expanding middle class in India's economic progress, particularly its aspirations for better education, new skills and opportunities to meet global standards. It also discusses the role of government in the country's economic transition.

Written for the informed general reader rather than only specialists, the book aims to explain the workings of the Indian economy and its changing patterns in a simple and accessible manner. It presents the complexities of the Indian economic system clearly, helping readers understand the country's ongoing economic transformation.

Key Features

• Examines India's economic development and emergence as a prominent economic power.

• Explores the changing aspirations and role of India's expanding middle class.

• Discusses education, skill development and the pursuit of global standards.

• Examines the role of government in India's economic transition.

• Explains the changing patterns and workings of the Indian economy.

• Presents the complexities of the Indian economic system in an accessible manner for general readers.

Product Details

• Author: Jayshree Sengupta

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Year: 2007

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 296

• ISBN-10: 8171886248