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.

Autorentext

Dr Rahul A. Sirohi Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dr Sirohi is a development economist by training and his current research focuses on Asian and Latin American economies. He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The Evolution of the Brazilian Economy: A Historical Analysis.-Chapter 3: India's Post-Colonial Development: A Comparative Perspective.- Chapter 4: Alternate Paths to Economic Development In the Neoliberal Era.- Chapter 5: Neoliberalism and Social Development: Lessons from Brazil.- Chapter 6: Neoliberalism and the 'Growth Perspective'.- Chapter 7: Conclusion.