The Unexplored Keynes and Other Essays

Incorporating economics, philosophy, anthropology, and history, this study addresses the core question, In what sense was there a Keynesian revolution? Informative and dynamic, this account explores lesser-known aspects of Keynes' life as a civil servant, a social philosopher, and pro-bono activist in causes of conscience. Assorted essays analyze significant themes of finance, development, and central banking as well as the defining aspects of colonial Indian economic history. Additional topics covered include economic growth, Arthur Lewis’s contribution, political economy of aid, the case for a constitutionally independent Federal Reserve Bank of India, the interface between economics and philosophy, and the development of an agenda for interdisciplinary collaboration.