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He has been a pivotal voice in advocating for institutional reforms that empower the rural poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eRavi Kanbur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eRavi Kanbur\u003c\/b\u003e is a world-renowned economist and the T.H. Lee Professor of World Affairs at \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"89\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eCornell University\u003c\/b\u003e. He has previously served as the Chief Economist for the Africa Region of the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"186\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWorld Bank\u003c\/b\u003e and was the Director of the World Bank's \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"238\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWorld Development Report\u003c\/i\u003e. Kanbur is famous for his work on global inequality and the \"bridging\" of academic economics with practical policy. 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N. Jha\u003c\/b\u003e and published in 2004 by Manohar Publishers and Distributors, is an authoritative, analytical overview of the major socio-economic and political transitions in Indian history. Spanning from prehistory through the ancient period and into the early medieval era, this text offers an accessible yet deeply critical entry point into the structural foundations of early Indian civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eJha’s primary objective in this work is to challenge dominant, romanticized historical narratives by analyzing the past through a materialist, evidence-based lens. 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The volume breaks down his intellectual legacy across several core thematic divisions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Theory of Economic Surplus:\u003c\/b\u003e Unpacks Dasgupta's landmark doctoral research conducted at the London School of Economics under Lionel Robbins, exploring his unique refinement of \"surplus\" as a driving engine for capital accumulation and growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEpochs of Economic Theory:\u003c\/b\u003e Evaluates his critical historical charting of economic thought, tracking the transition from classical political economy (Smith, Ricardo, Marx) to marginalism and Keynesian mechanics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeynesianism and Less Developed Countries (LDCs):\u003c\/b\u003e Focuses on his pioneering 1954 thesis, which argued that Keynesian demand-management policies could not easily fix unemployment in developing nations like India, where poverty stems from a structural shortage of capital and capital goods rather than a lack of effective demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Economics of Austerity:\u003c\/b\u003e Examines his late-career alignment with Gandhian values and classical concepts of restriction, advocating for controlled consumption and ethical, state-guided planning to achieve equitable societal well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBy aggregating perspectives from India's leading contemporary economists, this centenary tribute serves as a critical text for understanding the structural evolution of Indian planning, development economics, and post-independence public policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessor Amiya Kumar Dasgupta\u003c\/b\u003e (1903–1992) was an iconic Indian economist described by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen as \"one of the true pioneers of development economics.\" Over a career spanning six decades, he taught at Dhaka University, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and the Indian School of International Studies. He also served as the Chief of the South Asia Division at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and was a founding force behind \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"445\"\u003eThe Economic Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (now \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"470\"\u003eEconomic and Political Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDr. S.C. Shrivastava\u003c\/b\u003e is a respected Indian economist and academician who has spent years specializing in the history of economic thought and Indian developmental policies. 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The authors systematically dismantle abstract macroeconomic data into highly organized, thematic research modules:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Youth Bulge \u0026amp; Growth Accounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Breaks down the mathematical correlation between a declining dependency ratio and increased national savings, investment rates, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Skill Development Imperative:\u003c\/b\u003e Critically examines the structural gaps within India's higher education system and evaluates national policy frameworks (like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003eSkill India\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eNEP\u003c\/i\u003e) designed to enhance global youth employability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSectoral Shift Dynamics:\u003c\/b\u003e Focuses on the structural transformation needed to move surplus agrarian labor into high-productivity manufacturing (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eMake in India\u003c\/i\u003e) and the digital services sector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Health \u0026amp; Gender Catalyst:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores how female labor force participation (FLFP) and robust public health infrastructure act as non-negotiable pillars for sustaining the dividend before the population window begins to age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eRichly supported by statistical charts, comparative tables of regional demographics across Indian states, and econometric models, this book is an essential reference guide for policymakers, development economists, civil services aspirants, and research scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMs. Arvuda S. 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Widely recognized for his student-friendly yet deeply academic textbooks on macroeconomics, his authorial style across all collaborative works is defined by statistical rigor, logical clarity, and an exceptional ability to link abstract economic theories to real-world policy outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YS Books International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51606602219818,"sku":"VASY-9383793333","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/612xRZO9IpL._SL1364.jpg?v=1780050739"},{"product_id":"the-idea-of-poverty","title":"The Idea of Poverty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Paul Spicker\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Rawat Publications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2007\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition ‏ : ‎ 2007th\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 175 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8131601676\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8131601679\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Idea of Poverty\u003c\/b\u003e, authored by the renowned social policy scholar \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"68\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003ePaul Spicker\u003c\/b\u003e and published by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"98\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003ePolicy Press\u003c\/b\u003e (in association with the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"136\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eUniversity of Bristol\u003c\/i\u003e), is a brilliant, highly sophisticated conceptual treatise. Rather than serving as another statistical compilation of global income disparities, this book offers a deep, philosophical, and semantic excavation of what \"poverty\" actually means, how it is constructed in political discourse, and how different definitions dictate the success or failure of welfare states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe primary objective of the book is to demonstrate that poverty is not a simple, self-evident material fact, but a highly complex, cluster concept made up of overlapping ideas. Spicker argues that the way a society defines poverty inherently shapes its moral obligations and policy responses. 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He is a towering academic authority in Europe regarding the study of poverty, welfare systems, and the mechanics of social security. He has served as a consultant for numerous international NGOs and government bodies, helping shape contemporary frameworks of social risk management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eSpicker’s authorial voice is uniquely characterized by its analytical precision, philosophical depth, and accessible clarity. He excels at breaking down dense, jargon-laden administrative policies into core ethical and logical questions. 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Kapahi , Sarin Y.K. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ‎ M\/s Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: ‎ 1 January 1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: ‎ First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10: ‎ 8121101522\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13: ‎ 978-8121101523\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight: ‎ 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_cda445d39ae25760-51\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDioscorea Deltoidea: Dioscorea Bibliography (1931-1994)\u003c\/b\u003e, co-authored by the accomplished botanical researchers \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003eShashi Kant\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003eB.K. 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Dr. Sundar treats sustainable development not as a passive, utopian buzzword, but as an active, scientifically structured socio-economic blueprint designed to satisfy contemporary human resource requirements without compromising the ecological survival of future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is structurally organized into distinct thematic modules that meticulously guide the reader through local, national, and global environmental paradigms. It begins with an essential foundation on the principles of ecology, biodiversity distribution, and the macroeconomic causes of environmental degradation, such as rapid urbanization, unmanaged industrial effluents, and over-exploitation of natural resources. The middle sections dive deep into specific global crises, detailing the atmospheric chemistry of climate change, greenhouse gas accumulation, ozone layer depletion, and the alarming rate of habitat loss. A significant portion of the book is explicitly dedicated to structural sustainability frameworks, examining renewable energy transitions, green auditing, waste management logistics, and the socio-economic impact of environmental policies on rural and indigenous communities. By blending rigorous scientific data with global environmental legal accords like the Kyoto Protocol and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the text outlines a practical roadmap for green governance and eco-friendly industrial practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDr. I. Sundar is an elite Indian economist, veteran academician, and highly respected environmental chronicler based in Tamil Nadu, who has spent decades researching resource economics and sustainable village development. Known for his exhaustive interdisciplinary approach, he has authored dozens of foundational textbooks and research papers covering environmental management, disaster mitigation, rural sociology, and agricultural economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDr. Sundar’s pedagogical and analytical style is characterized by remarkable structural precision, thorough data compilation, and a supportive, peer-to-peer clarity. Writing as a deeply committed environmental mentor who values field-level execution over abstract theory, he strips away overly dense scientific jargon in favor of clear, sequential logic and direct cause-and-effect policy evaluations. By balancing international ecological frameworks with the unique socio-economic realities of developing nations, his collective literature remains an enduring national benchmark for civil services aspirants, environmental scientists, and administrative policymakers working toward building a sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APH Publishing Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51921913479466,"sku":"VASY-813130020X","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-06-23at1.10.43PM.jpg?v=1782277232"},{"product_id":"financial-accounting-a-managerial-perspective","title":"Financial Accounting : A Managerial Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: R. 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Narayanaswamy teaches students and corporate professionals how to read, interpret, and deconstruct financial statements to make high-stakes, informed managerial and investment decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe textbook is structurally organized into a progressive, user-oriented curriculum that systematically transitions from foundational data capture to complex corporate reporting metrics. It begins by laying down the regulatory and conceptual foundations, including the double-entry system, accounting principles, and the rising global convergence toward International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). The middle sections guide the reader through the structural dissection of the big three statements: the Balance Sheet, the Income Statement, and the Cash Flow Statement, with an exceptional emphasis on the nuances of revenue recognition and asset valuation. The final, heavily analytical modules dive deep into advanced financial statement analysis, exploring ratio analysis, corporate governance standards, earnings management, and the qualitative assessment of financial health. Rather than using simplified, sterile exercises, the text stands out by anchoring its problems in real-world corporate annual reports from marquee global and Indian enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eProf. R. Narayanaswamy is an elite Indian academician, author, and financial consultant who served as a Professor of Finance and Control at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) for over three decades. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales, Australia, and professional credentials as a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, he is recognized as a formidable authority on corporate financial reporting, having served on influential regulatory committees for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eProf. Narayanaswamy’s pedagogical and authorial style is characterized by remarkable intellectual rigor, analytical clarity, and an engaging, peer-to-peer technical narrative. Writing as a seasoned corporate mentor who cuts through dry mathematical abstractions, he presents accounting as a living, dynamic tool driven by economic substance rather than legal form. 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