Patrons of the Poor

• Uncovers why India's economic boom has not benefited the poor
• Uses case studies
• Detailed reviews of literature on the field

Readership: This book will interest students and scholars of Indian politics, sociology, and economics.

List of Tables; List of Figures; Prologue: Understanding Poverty in India;
1.: Introduction;
2.: Preliminary Exploration of Agenda Setting;
3.: The Politics of Budget Formulation and Agenda Setting;
4.: The Social Origins of Political Power in Tamil Nadu;
5.: The Social Origins of Political Power in Karnataka;
6.: Key Insights and Conclusion
Appendix: Revenue Account Expenditure; References; Interviews; Index.