`the central purpose of this interesting book is to describe and analyse Indian economic grwoth and distribution since Independence... It will be useful for any student of economic development.′ - Journal of Contemporary Asia `The study is extremely readable even to a non-professional... it would be of great interest to scholars working in the area of development ... Read moreeconomics, planners, and policy makers′ - Kyklos ′contains a very methodical and thematic analysis of a wide variety of data pertaining to the performance of the Indian economy since Independence. Sundrum not only conducts his own analysis, but draws on a wide range of earlier studies. I would strongly recommend these chapters to those who wish to gain a comprehensive picutre of Indian economy of the three and a half decades of planned economic development... one of the most comprehensive accounts of the Indian development experience which readers will find rewarding.′ - International Journal of Development Banking `While there is no dearth of books on the Indian economy, there are not many which provide a scientific account of development in recent years, duly supported by reliable statistical analysis of the development process vis-a-vis that of those countries which have been similarly placed.′ - The Tribune `Although the book is entitled growth and income distribution in India, the study encompasses a wide field, covering as it does the entire spectrum of economic growth and development of the country... The assessment of performance has been made with reference to selected variables: poverty; demography; savings, investment and economic growth; structural changes and distribution of income... What distinguishes the author′s work has been the weaving together of these apects to present a conspectus of the developments in the economy as a whole. This is a scholarly work, useful alike to research workers and policy makers. It is a welcome addition to the assessments of the achievements of the Indian economy over the forty years of Independence.′ - Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics `...the book provides a valuable review and description of the national situation. This is done in such a clear, comprehensive way that teachers ofthe macroeconomics of development will wish to use the book as amodel of the subject, as well as a first-class illustration of analytical scope and one mation′s experience... The language and techniques used are acessible to the non-specialist, and interpretations reasonable and clear... this book will be valued as a model, firstly of the macroanalysis of an economy, and secondly as a review of development policies and how they impinged on this very significant country. Teachers and students alike may bless Sundrum for such a suitalbe course book. - Public Administration and Development Show Less