B.R. Ambedkar, Economic Development and Dalits in Post-Independence India

Download or read book B.R. Ambedkar, Economic Development and Dalits in Post-Independence India written by Gummadi Nancharaiah and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines Ambedkar the economist. It foregrounds his economic ideas within the context of post-independence India. It also studies the socio-economic status of Dalits in the country focusing on Ambedkar’s views on inclusive and equitable growth. The volume: · Focuses on the economic writings of Ambedkar and looks at his views on caste and its economic implications, monetary and fiscal systems, as well as exchange rate and trade; · Discusses issues like land reforms and agrarian change, poverty, higher education and human rights from a Dalit perspective; · Examines the relevance of Ambedkar’s economic ideas for contemporary India. Drawing on interdisciplinary research methods, this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of economics, political science, development studies, history, human rights, and South Asian studies.