Informal Sector, Migration, and the Beginnings of Structural Transformation: Evidence from India’s Recent Economic History

Prabir Bhattacharya*

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Abstract

This book explores the role of the informal sector at the beginning of the structural transformation of the Indian economy. It highlights the dynamic nature of the informal sector and the crucial role that it played in that transformation. The growth of the informal sector is analysed alongside the decline in agriculture and the growth of industry. Issues such as unemployment, wages, rural-to-rural migration, in addition to rural-to-urban migration, are discussed. The book also considers the role of social factors, including those relating to caste and tribe, in migration decisions. It also highlights the links between migration, the informal sector, and economic growth that are also relevant to other developing countries. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in development economics, development studies, and economic history.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherSpringer
Number of pages100
ISBN (Electronic)9783031610851
ISBN (Print)9783031610844
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Jul 2024

Keywords

  • Development in low income countries
  • Economic transformation in India
  • Historical development process
  • Informal sector workers
  • Labour costs
  • Migration economics
  • Urban economics
  • Urban job creation
  • Urban unemployment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
  • General Business,Management and Accounting

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