Routledge : Reform and Productivity Growth in India - Labour Markets

Understand the complex relationship between economic growth and employment in India through this detailed academic study. While India has seen high growth rates over the last twenty years, the contribution from technological progress and productivity growth remains low. This book examines why this trend has led to poor employment generation within the formal sector. By analyzing both primary and secondary data, the text explores how economic reform affects technological change and total productivity. It provides a deep look at the Indian growth pattern and how these shifts impact the labor market. Readers will gain insights into the effect of trade reform on the form and functioning of labor, making it a valuable resource for those studying the economic evolution of Asia.