Book Details

• Author: Jean Drèze & Amartya Sen
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2009
• Pages: 512
• Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 0195678595
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition.
• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

India: Development and Participation by Jean Drèze and Amartya Sen is a landmark work that examines the relationship between economic growth, social progress, and democratic participation in India. The authors analyze India’s development experience by focusing not only on economic indicators but also on the broader expansion of human capabilities and freedoms.

The book highlights key issues such as education, healthcare, gender equality, and social justice, emphasizing the importance of public action and policy initiatives in addressing persistent inequalities. Through comparative analysis and empirical evidence, Drèze and Sen explore how democratic institutions and social policies can contribute to more inclusive and equitable development.

Widely regarded as an influential contribution to development economics and social policy studies, this volume offers critical insights into the challenges and opportunities facing India as it strives to achieve balanced and participatory development. Ideal for students, researchers, policymakers, and readers interested in economics, public policy, and social development.