About the Author

Uma Kapila , PhD, retired as Reader, Department of Economics, Miranda House, University of Delhi, India. An alumna of Miranda House and Delhi School of Economics, she has taught Indian economy to undergraduate students for 42 years. She has authored/edited numerous books on the subject, including some of the most widely acclaimed textbooks on Indian economy. She is also the co-editor (along with Raj Kapila) of the ongoing series Economic Developments in India, a monthly update published by Academic Foundation in the form of a book accompanied by a CD-Rom. Presently, Uma Kapila is Senior Editor, Academic Foundation.