Description
Book SynopsisThis book discusses economic development in general and selected public policy issues with a focus on philosophy, Gandhian thoughts and sectoral issues in the Indian context. It presents scholarly contributions on growth and development in India, with particular emphasis on human development in connection with the economy of India and selected developing countries. It brings to the forefront a body of knowledge on philosophy and ethical issues within the domain of public policies relating to development in today’s world.
The book includes contributions from leading economists and covering a range of issues such as the Indian government’s current ‘Make in India’ drive, the role of the World Bank, managing educational finances, development and higher education policy, inflation, decentralization, inequality, regional development, and linkages between health, nutrition and education. Accordingly, the book not only offers a useful resource for academics, economists and development practitioners, but also has important implications for public policymaking.
Table of ContentsIntegrating Ethics into Economics.- Economics of Make in India: Policy drives and challenges.- Role of the World Bank in Middle Income Countries.- Can We Attempt Education Accounts in India: A Tentative Road Map.- Sacrifice Ratio and Cost of Inflation for the Indian Economy.- The Experience Of Decentralisation In India.- Review of conceptual and empirical issues on regional imbalances – national and international experiences.- Issues relating to Financing of Education in Gandhian Way.- Educational Finances.- Issues relating to Balanced Regional Development.- Issues relating to Human Development.
