Bach, Maria. Relocating Development Economics: The First Generation of Modern Indian Economists

Alex M. Thomas of School of Arts and Sciences, Azim Premji University reviews “Relocating Development Economics: The First Generation of Modern Indian Economists” by Maria Bach. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Explores the work of the Early Nationalists, the first generation of modern economists in India in the mid- to late-nineteenth century, focusing on how they produced forward-thinking knowledge on economic development.”

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Journal of Economic Literature
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1257/jel.64.1.301.r3
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Indian Economic and Social Development
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Bach, Maria. Relocating Development Economics: The First Generation of Modern Indian Economists

Alex M. Thomas
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Indian Economic and Social Development
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Bach, Maria. Relocating Development Economics: The First Generation of Modern Indian Economists

Alex M. Thomas
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Alex M. Thomas of School of Arts and Sciences, Azim Premji University reviews “Relocating Development Economics: The First Generation of Modern Indian Economists” by Maria Bach. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Explores the work of the Early Nationalists, the first generation of modern economists in India in the mid- to late-nineteenth century, focusing on how they produced forward-thinking knowledge on economic development.”

Journal of Economic LiteratureVol. 64(1)
Azim Premji University (IN)
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 45%
Indian Economic and Social Development
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