India has been undergoing a socio-economic transformation over the last two decades. One of the most impressive and visible changes has been the growing presence of girls and women in schools, colleges, universities, corporate and public offices. Women have made remarkable progress both in...

Intersecting transitions -- A history of women among men -- Gender and demography: paradoxical effects -- Professional aspirations and education in cities -- Status-raising as a father/daughter project -- Educated elites in a new gender era -- Embedded agency: gains, losses, unborn hopes --...

This paper estimates the impact of the Golden Quadrilateral and North-South-East-West Highways in India on welfare, social inclusion, and environmental quality. The analysis uses district-level data for 1994-2011 and the difference-in-difference method. The results suggest that the highways...

This paper estimates the impact of the Golden Quadrilateral and North-South-East-West Highways in India on welfare, social inclusion, and environmental quality. The analysis uses district-level data for 1994-2011 and the difference-in-difference method. The results suggest that the highways...