Revised every year, and now into its 17th edition, this unique book is widely accepted as the core text for graduate / post-graduate courses in Indian economy, in various universities across India. The book is essentially, a collection of select articles by some of India’s topmost economists and experts. These highly recommended original readings are well-supported by editorial notes and experts. These highly recommended original readings are well supported by editorial notes and excerpts from plan documents. That together present a comprehensive and critical analysis of Indian economy since independence: 1947-2005.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Uma Kapila
Uma Kapila is Reader in the Department of Economics, Miranda House, University of Delhi. She has been teaching the subject of Indian Economy to undergraduate students for over forty years now. An Honours Graduate from Miranda House, University of Delhi and M.A. and Ph.D. from Delhi School of Economics, Dr. Uma Kapila has also served on the Planning Commission Study Group on "Agricultural Strategies in the Eastern Region of India for the Seventh Five Year Plan" (Perspective Planning Division). Dr. (Mrs.) Uma Kapila is the author of the book entitled Oilseeds Economy of India (1982) published by the Institute of Economic Growth. She is also the author of two textbooks on Indian Economy, one meant for B.Com. (Hons.), and the other for B.A. (Pass) / B. Com. (Pass) / Eco. (Subsidiary). She has also co-edited along with Mr. Raj Kapila, a number of books on India's economy, banking and finance. Some of her major and recent publications are listed inside (page 2). Detailed information on these publications is readily available at the publishers's website: www.academicfoundation.com.
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