TIRTHANKAR ROY
Recent books
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018.
India has seen episodes of flourishing private enterprise. One of these is happening right now. History tells us that capital was expensive in the region in the past. Why does capitalism flourish in a region where capital is costly? This book answers the question.
Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2017.
This book explores the historical roots of rapid economic growth in
South Asia, with reference to politics, markets, resources, and the
world economy. After an initial slow period of growth between 1950 and
the 1980s, the region has been growing rapidly and fast catching up with
the world on average levels of living. Why did this turnaround happen?
Does it matter? Is it sustainable?
Professor of Economic History, London School of Economics. Research
areas economic history, business history, history of development policy
and the classical music of India. Teaches
South Asia and Global History at
the LSE.
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