India’s Contemporary Macroeconomic Themes

This book extensively examines various contemporary macroeconomic themes of India, namely growth and macro policies, tax reforms, government finances and intergovernmental fiscal transfers, banking and monetary policy, and environment and social sector policies. It has three to six chapters devoted to each of these broad themes, with the contributors being eminent economists from the region. The book serves as an excellent reference for students in economics, finance, and management, and a valuable tool for professionals such as policymakers and investment analysts and other stakeholders in the areas of global economics and finance, in general, and India in particular.Excerpt from the Foreword:"This book examines various contemporary macroeconomic themes of India: growth and macro policies, fiscal reforms, government finances and intergovernmental fiscal transfers, banking and monetary policy, and environmental and social sector policies. Forty-four eminent economists who have had the privilege of working with and learning from Dr. C. Rangarajan have contributed 25 chapters.I am sure that this book will serve as an excellent reference for professionals such as policymakers and financial analysts, students, and other stakeholders interested in the field of economics and finance."     - Dr. Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister of India and eminent economist