Indian business, economic development, and the jobs dilemma in the twenty-first century Anthony P. D'Costa

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

D'Costa, Anthony P., 1957- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business enterprises--India.

Business enterprises.

Labor market--India.

Labor market.

Economic development--India.

Economic development.

India--Economic policy--1947-.

India.

India--Economic conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

illustration

Place of Publication:

Oxford University Press USA, 2026.

Oxford New York, NY Oxford University Press [2026]

Summary:

This book examines the relationship between Indian business and economic development. The relationship, mediated by the state, is explored through the lens of business sectors to identify how they contribute to the different facets of economic development such as growth, exports, economic diversification, technology, and especially employment. Written in an accessible way, it surveys a range of industries and business sectors as part of India's quest for economic development as a late industrializer. Most of these business sectors generate development in some form, including some newer sectors such as e-commerce, digitalization, and green energy. However, critical as they might be for the foundation of a vibrant, modern economy, they are shown to be inadequate to make a dent in India's massive surplus labour. The paradox is that India's economy recently has been growing rapidly but has been unable to create enough decent jobs

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 16, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9780198948407

0198948409

9780198948384

0198948387

OCLC:

1596819847

Publisher Number:

CIPO000406432

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license