Social Sector Development and Inclusive Growth in India

Indias most disadvantaged citizens face severe social and economic challenges. This study examines the association between the social sector and inclusive growth in India using the Autoregressive-Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach, and looks at the relationship between social sector development and inclusive growth at a macro-level. It provides valuable insights for academic researchers, policy makers, and practitioners of development studies, sociology, and developmental economics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Numerous disadvantaged individuals in India endure substantial social and economic hardships. The central concern of Social Sector Development and Inclusive Growth in India revolves around the effectiveness of growth strategies rooted in the human development approach, specifically emphasizing social sector development, in achieving inclusive growth. This comprehensive study encompasses a holistic examination of the various components of the social sector, encompassing both financial and physical aspects. Author Ishu Chadda delves into extensive analysis of various World Bank reports and scholarly literature to quantify inclusiveness in India. Her research further sheds light on the critical dimensions of inclusive development, including poverty alleviation, employment generation, and equitable access to participation. Chadda's research endeavors to investigate the long-term and short-term association between the social sector and inclusive growth in India through the application of the Autoregressive-Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach. Additionally, she explores the relationship between social sector development and inclusive growth at a macro-level.

Inclusive and sustainable economic growth holds paramount importance for the establishment of a fair and just society, constituting a vital component of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This timely study offers invaluable insights to academic researchers, postgraduate students, as well as practitioners in the fields of development studies, sociology, and developmental economics. Policymakers and development practitioners can greatly benefit from the key findings and recommendations presented in this study.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837531875