Sen & Dreze's uncertain rant

The volume starts with an unarguable statement on the importance of democracy. I liked that. The preface identifies another important aspect of Indian growth - the creation of islands of affluence within a sea of inadequate incomes and consequent rising inequality. Then, a range of desirables is added - social progress, good health status, improved educational outcomes, social justice and so on. The preface ends by thanking the Who's Who of people working on economic development and social progress in India.

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