India: The Wasted Years - Avay Shukla

India: The Wasted Years

by Avay Shukla

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A Book Review

In his book, India: The Wasted Years, Avay Shukla argues that India has squandered its economic potential over the past few decades. He identifies a number of factors that have contributed to this wasted potential, including corruption, cronyism, and a lack of political will to implement reforms.

Shukla begins his book by describing the promise that India held in the early years of its independence. India was a newly independent nation with a large and young population, and it was widely expected to become one of the world's leading economies. However, India's economic growth has been disappointing in recent decades, and the country has fallen behind many of its peers.

Shukla identifies a number of factors that have contributed to India's wasted economic potential. One of the most important factors is corruption. Corruption is rampant in India, and it has a corrosive effect on the economy. Corruption diverts resources away from productive uses, and it creates an environment in which businesses are afraid to invest.

Another factor that has contributed to India's wasted economic potential is cronyism. Cronyism is the practice of giving preferential treatment to friends and associates. Cronyism is widespread in India, and it has led to the creation of a small group of wealthy and powerful individuals who have benefited from the country's economic growth at the expense of the majority of the population.

Finally, Shukla argues that India has lacked the political will to implement the reforms that are necessary to boost economic growth. The Indian government has been reluctant to make the tough decisions that are necessary to reduce corruption and cronyism. As a result, India has continued to fall behind its peers in terms of economic growth.

Shukla's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate about India's economic future. Shukla provides a clear and concise analysis of the challenges that India faces, and he offers a number of specific recommendations for how to address these challenges. India: The Wasted Years is a must-read for anyone who is interested in understanding India's economic development journey.

About the Author

Avay Shukla is an Indian economist and author. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi. Shukla has written extensively about India's economy, and his work has been published in a number of leading academic journals and newspapers.

India: The Wasted Years is a powerful and provocative book that challenges the conventional wisdom about India's economic development. Shukla argues that India has squandered its economic potential over the past few decades, and he identifies a number of factors that have contributed to this wasted potential. Shukla's book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in understanding India's economic future.

India: The Wasted Years

by Avay Shukla

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1357 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	362 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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