This book investigates the comparative economic development and inequality trends in India and China during the pivotal period of 1950-1970. It examines the distinct policy choices and their resultant impacts on social stratification in these two rapidly evolving Asian nations. The authors draw upon historical economic data and policy analyses to present a comparative framework for understanding divergence in development trajectories.

This comparative study is likely to be of interest to scholars and students of Asian economic history and development economics. Its focus on a specific historical period and its comparative approach suggest a rigorous academic treatment of the subject matter. The analysis of policy impacts on inequality provides a framework for understanding long-term developmental outcomes.