From Developmentalism to Neoliberalism: A Comparative Analysis of Brazil and India

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This book studies the experiences of Brazil and India, the major economic powerhouses of the 21st century, during the neoliberal era. Both the nations have become important players in global markets and their economic performance has captured the attention of policymakers and academicians across the world. The book explores the patterns of growth and the changing status of human development in the two regions, since the 1980s. In an attempt to better grasp the subtleties of their developmental experiences, it also highlights the political and institutional dynamics that have under girded the liberalization of the two countries. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Introduction (Rahul A. Sirohi)....Pages 1-29 The Evolution of the Brazilian Economy: A Historical Analysis (Rahul A. Sirohi)....Pages 31-66 India’s Post-colonial Development: A Comparative Perspective (Rahul A. Sirohi)....Pages 67-111 Alternate Paths to Economic Development in the Neoliberal Era (Rahul A. Sirohi)....Pages 113-158 Neoliberalism and Social Development: Lessons from Brazil (Rahul A. Sirohi)....Pages 159-187 Neoliberalism and the “Growth Perspective” (Rahul A. Sirohi)....Pages 189-215 Conclusion (Rahul A. Sirohi)....Pages 217-231 Back Matter ....Pages 233-236