Billionaire Raj: SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018
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A Financial Times Book of the Year and an Amazon Top 100 Book of the Year
India’s explosive rise has driven inequality to new extremes, with millions trapped in slums as billionaires spend lavishly and dodge taxes. Controversial prime minister Narendra Modi promised ‘to break the grip’ of the Bollygarchs, but many tycoons continue to thrive amidst the scandals, exerting huge influence over business and politics.
But who are these titans of politics and industry shaping India through this period of breakneck change? And what kind of superpower are they creating?
A vivid portrait of a deeply divided nation, The Billionaire Raj makes clear that India’s destiny – prosperous democratic giant or corrupt authoritarian regime – is something that should concern us all.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications (5 July 2018) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 4979 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 559 pages |
by IK
This is an excellent read , particularly I think for those who aren’t yet ‘India experts’. Feels very contemporary and relevant. It has some stimulating conclusions, and is an entertaining read along the way.
The only defect I found were the (occasional) references to Russia, which seem to be based on a cartoon, rather than a genuine comparison between the two countries.
by Dave Wilson
This book gives a thoughtful, albeit largely anecdotal, description of the changes in India since the late 1990s. It is particularly strong on the changing relationship between big business and government. The author has an engaging style and it is mostly a pacy read.
by “jonnybiggs”
Highly readable slalom through the politics and business* of what the author describes as India’s new ‘Gilded Age’. Fascinating stories and well drawn portraits abound, with Mr Crabtree seeing the nuances wherever he turns his well-trained journalistic eye. One can only hope, for India itself and the world, that the author’s optimistic final assessment is correct and the problems identified (“inequality and the new super-rich, crony capitalism, and the travails of the industrial economy”) can be surmounted.
*And in one somewhat alarming chapter, the politics and business of sport, on the birth and development of cricket’s Indian Premier League.
by Amazon Customer
A fascinating and comprehensive read on the political economy of billionaires and the super rich in India. The book is based on three overarching themes and the interplay between the same which are; the rise of the super rich, crony capitalism and the overall industrial economy.
by Amazon Customer
touches the surface of India society. analysis could been more truthful and better. talks about modi being a RSS member but doesn’t discuss it’s links to fascism that could have been explored more.
by A Merson
An excellent read. Well-researched and authoritative, this book provides a fascinating insight into India’s elite – and what their accumulation of massive wealth and power means for the country as a whole.
by Liat
Fascinating capture of events and figures. Really enjoyable read.
by steadc
This book details the recent political and economic development in India, following the elections, political leadership and increasing inequalities in wealth found in the country. The engaging writing features lots of, often entertaining and sometime jaw dropping, examples of the uber rich in India. It’s the kind of book that you’ll find yourself recounting sections of to your friends. Well worth a read.