The Depression of Mass Consumption
The paucity of demand in the Indian economy is not a temporary phenomenon, occasioned by demonetisation, lockdowns, or the like. It is an underlying condition of the Indian economy as a whole.
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The paucity of demand in the Indian economy is not a temporary phenomenon, occasioned by demonetisation, lockdowns, or the like. It is an underlying condition of the Indian economy as a whole.
India’s response stands out among that of major countries worldwide. India’s rulers have chosen this moment to move even closer to the US, both in the sphere of the economy and strategic alignment.
Some commentators view the Indian government’s recent foreign policy stances as assertions of its independence. However, the reality of India’s economic and political power is quite different. This article examines recent developments, to see how far India has shed the vestiges of its colonial past.
The international context of why the Indian government and corporate houses are pushing to seize control of farmers’ lands.
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