The book pays tribute to the celebrated economist Professor Suresh Tendulkar’s contribution and scholarship to economics, economic-policy making, and economic reforms in India. Professor Tendulkar served on numerous panels and commissions set up to reform diverse aspects of India’s economy....

A General Preview -- Economics and Ethics: Evolution and Interaction -- Rationality, Welfare and Ethics -- Alternatives Paradigms in Ethics -- Prosperity and Happiness -- Ethical Norms and Social Institutions -- Ethics under Deeper Views of Life -- Missions for Social Ethics -- Summing Up. .

The traditional policy regimes need to be re-examined in the wake of the fast-emerging globalised world economy. This is particularly true in the case of developing economies and more so when it comes to monetary policy. This is because of the growing link between domestic money and financial...

Rapid rise in the prices of foodgrains and their continued upsurge is a matter of concern not only for the government and policy makers but also for anyone concerned with social welfare. This is particularly so because the increased prices of basic food items cause great distress to the poor...