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The whole world has a stake in India’s future, and that future hinges on whether India can develop its economy and deliver for its population—now the world’s largest—while staying democratic.

What do we have to do to make India a prosperous country by 2047, the year we will celebrate 100 years of political independence? In this fast-changing world, it is unrealistic to have a concrete 25-year plan. This audiobook thus defines key issues that must be resolved in the next 10 to 15 years (Phase 1) to lay the foundations of prosperity. After that, India can move quickly in the remaining years (Phase 2) of its path to prosperity, taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. These fundamental issues are complex, but the goal is to start a national discussion for solutions.

Bhagwati and Panagariya argue forcefully that only one strategy will help the poor to any significant effect: economic growth, led by markets overseen and encouraged by liberal state policies. Their radical message has huge consequences for economists, development NGOs and anti-poverty campaigners worldwide. There are vital lessons here not only for Southeast Asia, but for Africa, Eastern Europe, and anyone who cares that the effort to eradicate poverty is more than just good intentions.