Synopsis Revised every year, and now into its 17th edition, this unique book is widely accepted as the core text for graduate / post-graduate courses in Indian economy, in various universities across India. The book is essentially, a collection of select articles by some of India’s topmost economists and experts. These highly recommended original readings are well-supported by editorial notes and experts. These highly recommended original readings are well supported by editorial notes and excerpts from plan documents. That together present a comprehensive and critical analysis of Indian economy since independence: 1947-2005.