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This book examines the factors influencing countrywide economic growth and development by analyzing the economic strategies and experiences of various Indian states. It employs a broad range of analytical techniques to understand the growth patterns and inter-linkages among the sectors and economies of the states. The empirical studies of Indian state economies have largely ignored the inter-dependence of The analysis looks at growth experiences of the states with respect to convergence of their growth rates, spill-over effects of growth of one state on the others, and the impact of macroeconomic policies at the state level. The book also provides insights into factors that can lead to higher and more even growth performance by Indian states so that the disparity becomes minimal.
Investment Patterns and Response to Economic Reforms at the State Level
Investment Patterns and Response to Economic Reforms at the State Level
Growth and Investment
The overall growth performance of the Indian economy has been characterised by substantial regional variation in growth over the decades. This is despite the focus in successive Five Year Plan policies and programmes on reducing the incidence of poverty and of achieving balanced regional development. This variability is evident in the figures for a large state such as Uttar Pradesh which has about 16 per cent of India's population but accounts for just eight per cent of India's GDP. The variability is also striking when we compare the per capita GSDP between the highest and the lowest among the major states. Among ...
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