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Apostles of Development: Six Economists and the World They Made
- The book 'Apostles of Development: Six Economists and the World They Made' discusses six economists educated in 1950s at Cambridge, UK, with a soft Left orientation towards economics.
- The economists focused on the state's role in fostering economic growth and introduced the concept of 'development' which emphasized state investment in health, education, and female emancipation.
- Five economists supported the state-led approach for development while Jagdish Bhagwati was skeptical about the state's role.
- The book values the contributions of economists Sobhan, Haq, and Jayawardena in their respective countries.
- Haq, Sobhan, and Jayawardena played significant roles in transforming the economies of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka but faced challenges in subsequent years.
- The economists often had differing views on economic paths towards shared goals, influenced by national politics.
- The narrative provides insights into the professional lives of the economists, highlighting their interactions with politics and government.
- The book is described as a readable account of the economists' lives, rich in anecdotes, interviews, and references.
- The sheer size of the book is noted as a drawback, requiring a desk to read comfortably.
- The reviewer shares a personal connection to some of the economists discussed in the book.
- Author: David C Engerman; Publisher: Penguin/Viking; Price: ₹1,300; Published on June 15, 2025.
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