Macroeconomic instability, characterised by high inflation, fragile foreign exchange positions and high rates of interest, increases uncertainty and hence slows down economic growth. While this is generally accepted, the usual perception about the agricultural sector, particularly in India, is...

This book focuses on the issue of financial exclusion with particular reference to the urban informal sector in India. Continuing the work of its predecessor, the current Government of India is also placing considerable importance on driving policy initiatives for financial inclusion. However,...

The empirical studies of Indian state economies have largely ignored the inter-dependence of agriculture and industry sectors. The authors explore how this interrelationship translates into the growth stimulus between the two sectors

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of appendices -- List of contributors -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- Part I Understanding services growth -- 2 Can...