{"product_id":"essays-on-agriculture-food-security-and-nutrition-copy","title":"Essays on Growth, Poverty and Wellbeing","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"d_normalheder\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraise for this book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Radhakrishna’s comprehensive analysis of consumer behavior, food security and nutrition will help in designing appropriate policies for inclusive development and for rapidly achieving majority of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations for India.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Dr. C. Rangarajan,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormer RBI Governor, Government of India; Madras School of Economics, Chennai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR. Radhakrishna a distinguished economist and a prolific researcher. Beyond teaching and research, he has also led several academic institutions in India with distinction. His engagement with the policy domain in India has led him to research the contemporary. The range and depth of his work is indeed impressive, which is clearly demonstrated by this volume of his collected works which seeks to focus on growth, poverty and wellbeing. It will be valuable reading for teachers, students and researchers in economics, as well as for policymakers in development. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Prof. Deepak Nayyar,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmeritus Professor of Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Former Distinguished University Professor of Economics, New School for Social Research, New York and Former Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume of papers by Prof. Radhakrishna covers over three decades of pioneering research in interrelated areas of growth, poverty, inequality and wellbeing. Prof. Radhakrishna began working on these topics with seminal papers in early 1980s on Models of Consumer Behavior and Models of Complete Expenditure Systems in India – papers that triggered a lot of research in macro modelling including computable general equilibrium models. Since then his dedicated research on these topics has resulted in a set papers in this volume that eminently combines theory and empirical rigour, covering macro and micro perspectives, leading to policy relevant conclusions. This volume will be an invaluable source material for years to come to students, researchers, practitioners and policy makers interested in India’s growth, poverty, inequality and wellbeing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Dr. K Subba Rao,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsultant, Poverty and Social Protection; Formerly Professor of Economics at the Institute of Economic Growth,\u003cbr\u003eand Lead Economist, The World Bank\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Radhakrishna is one of the few economists in India who have contributed substantially to research and analysis on the problems and policies of inclusive economic growth.  His work on growth, income and multi-dimensional poverty, wellbeing, inequality, malnutrition and agricultural development has been path-breaking and has generated substantial research. This Book is a testimony to the excellence of his work and sincerity of his commitment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Prof. Mahendra Dev,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"d_normalheder\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d_normalheder\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author(s) \/ Editor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProf. R. Radhakrishna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis recognized as one of the most influential applied economists of India. Known both nationally and internationally for his immense contributions to literature and policy in the areas of development economics, welfare analysis, and applied econometrics, Prof. Radhakrishna is a prolific researcher, respected teacher, able academic administrator, and notable institution builder. He led a number of institutions in their formative years, including the Department of Economics of the Central University of Hyderabad and Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad, and Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai. He has also held many distinguished positions, such as the Chairman, National Statistical Commission; Member Secretary, ICSSR; and Vice Chancellor, Andhra University; among others. Over the years, he has also been bestowed with several academic and public awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditorial Team:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR. Maria Saleth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an Honorary Professor at Madras School of Economics, Chennai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS. Galab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis Director of Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRam Kumar Mishra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis Director of Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE. Revathi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Professor at CESS, Hyderabad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM.V. Narayana Reddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a former DGM of Andhra Bank, Hyderabad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"glossymenu\"\u003eContents in Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"glossymenu\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/academicfoundation.org\/#\" class=\"menuitem submenuheader\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordsuffix\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"submenu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePreface\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth, Poverty, and Wellbeing: Context and Overview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEconomic Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlanning for Employment: A Critique of Sixth Draft Plan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth Scenario for India in 2000: Persistence of Basic Problems\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth: Achievements and Distress\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerformance of Indian Economy in the Post-Reform Period:\u003cbr\u003e    Growth, Inequality and Wellbeing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndia’s Development in Post-Reform Period:\u003cbr\u003e    Pathways for Inclusiveness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoverty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRural Poverty: A Historical Perspective\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeyond Quantification of Poverty:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e    Emerging Issues in Poverty Reduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePoverty in India: Dimensions and Character\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePoverty, Unemployment and Public Intervention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e11.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtreme and Chronic Poverty and Malnutrition\u003cbr\u003e      in India: Incidence and Determinants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstimation and Determinants of Chronic \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e      Poverty in India: An Alternative Approach\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e13.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eState of Poverty and Malnutrition in India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e14.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan we Really Measure Poverty and \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e      Identify the Poor when Poverty \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e      Encompasses Multiple Deprivations?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e15.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMultidimensional Aspect of Child Poverty in India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWellbeing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e16.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEconomic Wellbeing and Deprivations in India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e17.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAssessment of Wellbeing in Multidimensional \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e      Perspective in Post-Reform India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e18.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWellbeing, Inequality, Poverty and \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e      Pathways Out of Poverty in India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e19.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWellbeing of Agricultural \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e      Households in Post Reform India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e20.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhat Do We Learn about India \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e      from Happiness and Wellbeing Indicators?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"glossymenu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"submenu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 78.3752px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.6006%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.9553%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAF Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.6006%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.9553%; height: 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