Understanding the growth of Inequality in Neo- Liberal India

  • Anisha Srivastava Associate Professor, Dept of History, SAC(E), University of Delhi
Keywords: urban poverty, laws of market, ethical neutrality, de commodification inclusive output

Abstract

In the global context the nascent stage of neo-liberal economic growth unfolded though certain statistics defining tends of economic growth and social changes. Neo liberal economic growth lead to significant changes in rural and urban enclaves of developing countries like India as well. This paper sheds light on certain significant statistics that reveal those trends. It then goes on the understand these trends at the background of compelling dynamics fostered by neo-liberal economic growth. The article concludes with some suggestion on how convoluted growth patterns can be arrested in changed conditions.

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Published
2022-10-25
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