{"product_id":"india-emerging","title":"India Emerging","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia Emerging: The Reality Checks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a thought-provoking examination of India's economic growth, development challenges, and the persistent inequalities that accompany its transformation into an emerging economy. Written by renowned economist Veena Jha, the book explores the complex relationship between economic expansion and inclusive development, questioning whether the benefits of India's growth have been shared equitably across different sections of society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia's rapid economic progress has generated significant opportunities for investment, employment, and modernization. However, economic growth does not always translate into improvements in living standards, poverty reduction, or social equality. The book critically examines this distinction between growth and development, highlighting the importance of evaluating economic progress beyond conventional indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe author investigates the relationship between economic growth and inequality, exploring whether India's development experience has been genuinely inclusive. Through economic analysis and policy-oriented discussions, the book examines the challenges of ensuring that growth contributes to broader social welfare and benefits disadvantaged communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive feature of the publication is its exploration of alternative and innovative approaches to India's development problems. The author discusses the role of philanthropy, migration, and other social and economic factors in shaping development outcomes. These perspectives offer fresh insights into the complexities of economic transformation and the need for more inclusive development strategies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book emphasizes the importance of balanced economic policies that address income disparities, promote social opportunities, and strengthen the connection between economic growth and human development. It encourages readers to reconsider conventional assumptions about development and examine the practical realities behind India's emergence as a major economy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining economic research with critical analysis, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia Emerging: The Reality Checks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers valuable perspectives on India's development experience and the challenges of achieving sustainable and equitable growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is an important resource for development economists, policymakers, researchers, academicians, social scientists, and students interested in Indian economic development, income inequality, inclusive growth, poverty reduction, migration, and public policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVeena Jha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an economist and researcher known for her work on economic development, international trade, sustainability, and policy-related issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia Emerging: The Reality Checks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she examines the relationship between economic growth and inequality, raising important questions about the inclusiveness of India's development experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer research-oriented approach highlights the importance of understanding the social and economic dimensions of development, particularly the challenges of ensuring that economic progress translates into meaningful improvements in people's lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough her analysis of growth, inequality, philanthropy, and migration, she offers perspectives relevant to development economics and public policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9788171889525\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8171889522\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Academic Foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 January 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 374\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 years and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 771 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15.88 × 2.79 × 23.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Veena Jha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68042032152897,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/9067\/5009\/files\/33434.png?v=1792826433","url":"https:\/\/www.academicfoundation.com\/products\/india-emerging","provider":"Academic Foundation | AF Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}