The subject of India's rapid growth in the past two decades has become a prominent focus in the public eye. A book that documents this unique and unprecedented surge, and addresses the issues raised by it, is sorely needed. Arvind Panagariya fills that gap with this sweeping, ambitious survey. Against an historical background, India: The Emerging Giant comprehensively describes and analyzes India's economic development since its independence, as well as its prospects for the future.