From Poverty to Progress in The World's Largest Democracy: India's Political Economy in Transition

3 Credits

India, the largest country in the world, is home to nearly 18% of the global population. As such, India's growth and progress have profound implications for humanity's trajectory in the 21st century. This course explores India's past, present, and future through the lens of political economy. We will explore the incentives of politicians and bureaucrats as well as issues related to local governance and social movements.