SARC Book Launch: The Indian Economy by Matthew McCartney
Wednesday 27 November, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
The Florey Room, Wolfson College
Convener: Maryam Aslany
Speaker: Matthew McCartney
Chair: Amogh Sharma
The book uses case studies of poverty and inequality, of education, health, work, and gender issues to outline the human story behind the economic figures and performance indicators. The factors that have made India unique, such as its internal geography and languages, the significance of the service sector, and the "democratic paradox of public service delivery" are explored in detail. India's demographic dividend of a young population is one factor indicating a bright economic future, although its traditions and political structures remain the focus of intense debate.
