Dissonance between economic reforms and democracy
By: Ashutosh Kumar.
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ArticlePublisher: 2008Description: p.54-60.Subject(s): Democracy | Economic reform
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Economic and Political WeeklySummary: The story of recent electoral democracy in India is one of a paradox. Most political parties affirm the necessity of economic reforms. Yet, this affirmation belies support for the same among large sections of the populace, particularly the poor. Even more paradoxical is the fact that political parties, despite their emphasis on policies related to the economy in their respective manifestos, tend to rely on identity issues for mobilisation. this article tries to explain the reasons for this puzzle. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 43, Issue no: 1 | Available | AR77322 |
The story of recent electoral democracy in India is one of a paradox. Most political parties affirm the necessity of economic reforms. Yet, this affirmation belies support for the same among large sections of the populace, particularly the poor. Even more paradoxical is the fact that political parties, despite their emphasis on policies related to the economy in their respective manifestos, tend to rely on identity issues for mobilisation. this article tries to explain the reasons for this puzzle. - Reproduced.
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