Indian Economics Success.  The past 2 decades have radically changed the Indian economic landscape.  High growth rates, rising income, improving standards of living and a general sense of optimism permeates Indian society.  Yet at the same time, there is trepidation about the problems facing India and its capacity to overcome them.  I will focus on the India’s recent economic history and events relating to the economic liberalization policy.

Professor Raman received his B.A. in economics from Bombay University, M.A.

in economics from Fordham University, and Ph.D. in economics from the University of Notre Dame.

He joined the Valparaiso University faculty in 1995 and has taught courses such as principles of Economics, International Economics, Development Economics and Intermediate Economic Theory. His research interest focuses on economics of liberalization, market reforms and their impact on economies (India, Mexico and China), and role of the State in economic development