Explore the foundational economic policies and intellectual legacy of India’s Nehru-era in “The Nehru-Era Economic History and Thought & Their Lasting Impact” by Arvind Panagariya. This insightful book delves into Jawaharlal Nehru’s ambitious post-independence vision for a democratic and poverty-free India, centered on socialism, self-sufficiency, and heavy industry. Through meticulous archival research, Panagariya reconstructs the implementation of these policies, analyzing contemporary economic thought and crucial historical events often overlooked. Discover how this once globally lauded development model evolved, its exclusionary growth patterns, and its enduring intellectual influence on Indian governance and business for over six decades. A compelling examination of a transformative period.