Rajasthan: The Quest for Sustainable Development

Including contributions from 14 leading economists, this anthology journeys through the progress of Rajasthan's economy. A modern, egalitarian, and democratic society must be put on a path of sustainable development, the guide asserts, which necessitates action beyond the narrow confines of economics. This book addresses these questions in the context of Rajasthan and the distinct roles of the state, the market, and the civil institutions.

Including contributions from 14 leading economists, this anthology journeys through the progress of Rajasthan's economy. A modern, egalitarian, and democratic society must be put on a path of sustainable development, the guide asserts, which necessitates action beyond the narrow confines of economics. This book addresses these questions in the context of Rajasthan and the distinct roles of the state, the market, and the civil institutions.

V. S. Vyas is professor emeritus at the Institute of Development Studies in Jaipur. He has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, DC. In India, he has served as a member of the National Commission on Integrated Water Planning, and as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Cabinet.