A History of Economic Policy in India: Crisis, Coalitions, and Contingency by Rahul De (review)

The process of carrying out economic reforms during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) period – that is, from 2004 to 2013 – is discussed in detail in Chapters 4 and 5, with the core area of concentration being how economic growth can be combined with social programs. [...]the book inspires criti...

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Published in:Journal of colonialism & colonial history 2024-12, Vol.25 (3)
Main Authors: Ikbal, Muh, Suhab, Sultan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic crisis
Economic policy
Economic reform
History
International finance
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Summary:The process of carrying out economic reforms during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) period – that is, from 2004 to 2013 – is discussed in detail in Chapters 4 and 5, with the core area of concentration being how economic growth can be combined with social programs. [...]the book inspires critical thinking on economic policy with its core emphasis on the role of context and history and inspires discussions on inclusive policy design. The book contributes to such an understanding of the functioning of the economy in society and the challenges of framing equitable and sustainable policies by underlining the connection between economic policy and social issues.
ISSN:1532-5768
1532-5768
DOI:10.1353/cch.2024.a946977