Indian Economy: Performance and Policies 18th Ed.: 2017-18

Uma Kapila

About the Book

Indian Economy: Performance and Policies by Dr. Uma Kapila is a comprehensive and widely recognised textbook that provides an insightful examination of India's economic development, performance, and policy frameworks.

This revised 18th edition presents a clear, objective, and systematic analysis of the Indian economy, incorporating updated economic data and extensive references to original research and important economic literature.

The book explores fundamental issues related to economic development, India's economy at the time of independence, changing economic policy regimes, structural transformation, and major sectoral trends and challenges.

Written in an accessible and straightforward manner, the textbook helps readers understand the evolution of India's economic policies, the factors influencing economic growth, and the challenges associated with development and structural change.

Key Features

• Provides comprehensive coverage of the Indian economy and its major economic challenges.

• Examines fundamental concepts and issues related to economic development.

• Explores India's economic conditions at independence and subsequent policy developments.

• Analyses changing economic policy regimes and their implications.

• Discusses economic development, growth, and structural transformation.

• Covers important sectoral trends, developments, and issues in the Indian economy.

• Incorporates updated economic data and references to original research.

• Presents complex economic concepts in a clear and accessible manner for undergraduate students.

Specially designed for students at an introductory level, Indian Economy: Performance and Policies serves as a valuable academic resource for undergraduate students, economics learners, teachers, and readers seeking a foundational understanding of India's economic development and policies.

About the Author

Dr. Uma Kapila is an economist, academic, author, and editor with extensive experience in teaching and researching the Indian economy.

She retired as Reader from the Department of Economics, Miranda House, University of Delhi, after teaching Indian Economy to undergraduate students for more than 42 years.

She has been associated with Academic Foundation as Senior Editor and has authored and edited several widely used textbooks on the Indian economy.

Her publications are recognised for their comprehensive coverage, clear explanations, and contributions to the study of India's economic development and policies.

• Author: Dr. Uma Kapila

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2018

• Edition: 18th Edition

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 508

• ISBN-10: 9332704341

• ISBN-13: 9789332704343