"This book provides a comprehensive reassessment of the development of the economy of Pakistan since independence to … orthodox view that liberalisation has been an important driver of growth in Pakistan, the book places the state at the centre … economic development. The big conclusions for economic growth in Pakistan are that liberalisation, the market and the external …

Introduction -- State and donor attempts to contend with the problems of poor farmers in Pakistan: a broad overview … -- Situating poor farmers in Pakistan's rural political economy -- Ascertaining impacts of state institutions and policies on poor …