Determinants Of Indian Economic Growth During Pre And Post Reform Periods

About the Book

Determinants of Indian Economic Growth During Pre and Post Reform Periods offers an in-depth exploration of the forces that have shaped India’s economic trajectory across two defining eras—before and after the landmark reforms of 1991. Combining rigorous empirical analysis with clear theoretical insight, the book examines how structural policies, investment patterns, productivity trends, trade openness, human capital, and financial sector development influenced India’s growth performance.
This work provides a comprehensive comparison of the pre-reform, state-regulated economy and the post-reform, market-oriented landscape, revealing how shifts in policy and global integration transformed the country’s development path. Accessible yet academically grounded, this book is an essential resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the dynamics behind India’s rise as a major economic power.
Insightful, analytical, and timely, it challenges conventional narratives and contributes meaningfully to the ongoing debate on India’s long-term growth prospects.

About the Author

Dr. Joshy Karakunnel is a Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Economics from Calicut University, Kerala, as well as an MBA with a specialization in finance from the Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Devi Ahilya University, Indore. He further earned his MPhil and PhD in Economics from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. His teaching interests spread across areas such as Macroeconomics, Managerial Economics, and Operations Research, reflecting his expertise across core economic disciplines. His research primarily focuses on macroeconomic policies, various dimensions of socio-economic development, and the policies and practices shaping international trade. Beyond academics, he is a prolific writer who has published seven anthologies of poetry and short stories in both Malayalam and English. His creative works complement his scholarly contributions, which include several articles in newspapers and reputed journals. He is also the co-author of Top Seven: An Economic History of Growth and Recessions with a Proffer for Post COVID-19 Programmes (New Age Trade Publications, 2021), a book that has been well received in academic circles.