Poornima Dore on the Dynamics of Indias Regional Economies

Published: April 25, 2024, 5:13 a.m.

In this episode of Interpreting India, Poornima Dore, an economist and business leader, joins host Suyash Rai to discuss the nuances of regional economic development in India. Their conversation centers around the themes explored in her co-authored book, \u201cRegional Economic Diversity: Lessons from an Emergent India,\u201d which delves into the dynamics of regional development and the stark economic disparities that exist within the country.\n\nHow should we measure regional economic development? What are the patterns of divergence and convergence across regions, if any? What factors explain these patterns? What are some institutional changes required to make a focus on regions more effective?