Understanding the Indian Economy from the Post-Reforms of 1991, Volume I

Acknowledgments

I am what I am because the elders of my generation exhorted, pampered, and showered their affection upon me with a generosity the current generation cannot even dream of. My indebtedness to all of them is immense and irredeemable. Although they were ever busy, they provide ample evidence to support the adage “Busy persons have time for everyone and for all matters.” In writing a book, one draws upon the contributions of so many scholars. All efforts have been made to acknowledge the contributions of the authors the book has drawn upon, with detailed textual references given in the endnotes and the bibliography. I gratefully acknowledge the debt I owe to all such authors whose theories and views have provided me with ample wisdom ...