Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Debasish Nandy ¹

Affiliations
1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

Abstract

This is a voluminous book deals with human development status of rural Rajasthan. It follows United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) methodology but has changed the attributes for dimensional index, depending on the data availability. The changes made are devoid of any theoretical consideration and should be taken with caution.

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Debasish Nandy ¹

Affiliations
1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Attempt has been made to unveil the situation of children of seasonal migrants of cane cutters in western Maharashtra. Institution-led exclusionary practices against these migrant children have been observed on the basis of both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Maharashtra's skewed development along with aspiration for economic mobility has been envisaged as the crucial determinant of such practices. Children being the integral part of such migration face multiple deprivations including child rights violation due to the absence of proper institutional mechanism and poor enforcement of laws against child labour. The study proposes a roadmap to protect child rights for children affected by seasonal migration.

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Debasish Nandy ¹

Affiliations
1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune-411004, IN

Abstract

This book is a systematic exposition of the growth experience with special reference to the developing and developed economies of Asia. It is a piece of academic excellence and will be helpful for the professional economists working on developing countries. Though situated in similar geographical set up, growth experiences of individual countries are far from similar, which points out the differential institutional treatment in channeling wide economic advantages in reality. It is an attempt to figure out the underlying reasons for such distinct diversities. In doing so, it explores and identifies the process of structural transformation through theoretical underpinning corroborated by empirical evidences. The author has given a critical review of productivity performances through empirical estimates of total factor productivity growth both in terms of manufacturing as well as transport infrastructure.

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