Assignment:
India's Economic Transformation
1. What kind of economic system did India operate during 1947 to 1990? What kind of system is it moving toward today? What are the impediments to completing this transformation?
2. How might widespread public ownership of business and extensive government regulations have impacted (i) the efficiency of state and private businesses, and (ii) the rate of new business formation in India during the 1947 to 1990 time frame? How do you think these factors affected the rate of economic growth in India during this time frame?
3. Given what is now occurring in the Indian economy, do you think the country represents an attractive target for inward investment by foreign multinationals selling consumer products? Why?