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8. Comparative Development Experiences of India and its Neighbours

Comparative trends in economic and human development indicators of India, China, and Pakistan reveal the varied developmental strategies adopted by these countries. While all three nations began their respective developmental paths around the same time, their subsequent growth trajectories have diverged significantly, especially after the introduction of economic reforms. The chapter highlights how these strategies have led to differences in economic performance, demographic indicators, and human development outcomes across the three countries.

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  • 8

    Comparative Development Experiences Of India And Its Neighbours

    This section compares the developmental strategies and indicators of India, Pakistan, and China, emphasizing their similarities and differences.

  • 8.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces the comparative developmental experiences of India and its neighbors, highlighting significant economic and human development indicators.

  • 8.2

    Developmental Path—a Snapshot View

    This section analyzes the developmental paths of India, China, and Pakistan, highlighting their similarities and differences in strategies from their respective independence phases.

  • 8.3

    Demographic Indicators

    This section analyzes demographic indicators of India, China, and Pakistan, especially focusing on population size, growth rates, urbanization, and fertility trends.

  • 8.4

    Gross Domestic Product And Sectors

    This section analyzes the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India, China, and Pakistan and their contributions from various economic sectors.

  • 8.5

    Indicators Of Human Development

    This section compares the human development indicators of India, China, and Pakistan, highlighting the differences and similarities among them.

  • 8.6

    Development Strategies — An Appraisal

    This section analyzes the differing developmental strategies of India, China, and Pakistan, highlighting successes, failures, and important indicators.

  • 8.7

    Conclusion

    This conclusion summarizes the developmental trajectories of India, China, and Pakistan, noting their varied outcomes and the impact of different political and economic strategies.

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