Event Summary
The Indian economy has fueled growth rates of more than 8 percent in recent years, making it one of the most successful emerging economies in the world. Yet, what lessons can be learned from India’s economic development and what is the nation’s future potential?
Event Information
When
Thursday, February 14, 2008
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where
Falk Auditorium
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC
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On February 14, the Brookings Institution hosted Arvind Panagariya for a discussion of India’s economy based on his new book, India: The Emerging Giant. Panagariya reviewed India’s economic development since independence, and offer insights based on his analysis of four distinct periods of India’s growth experience. Using this historical background, Panagariya also addressed today’s poverty and inequality, macro and microeconomic policies, and issues that bear upon India’s past record and future prospects. Barry Bosworth, senior fellow, the Brookings Institution, provided introductory remarks and moderated the panel discussion. Shanta Devarajan, chief economist of the South Asia Region at the World Bank, served as a discussant.
Participants
Featured Speaker
Arvind Panagariya
Nonresident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Professor of Economics and the Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy, Columbia University
Discussant
Shanta Devarajan
Chief Economist, South Asia Region, World Bank