India Studies in Business and Economics

Mehta, Balwant Singh; Srivastava, Ravi; Dhote, Siddharth

This open-access book combines traditional economic methods with newer machine learning techniques such as regression trees and random forests to analyse data and provide an in-depth analysis of inequality of opportunity and poverty in India. Using data from national surveys and unique sources like night-time satellite images and location data of points of interest, it explores different aspects of inequality and poverty. The book adopts a unique interdisciplinary approach, blending theories and methods from sociology, economics, geography, anthropology, and computer science to explore three key aspects of human well-being: income, health, and education, focusing on regional disparities. It aims to offer practical insights for policymakers and researchers who want to address social and economic inequalities in India.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2025-04-23

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789819625437

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-2544-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 169