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Jamie Cross, “Dream Zones: Anticipating Capitalism and Development in India” (Pluto Books,

New Books in Economics

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Grassroots Resistance to SEZs in India

This chapter explores the challenges of special economic zones (SEZs) in India through the lens of grassroots activism. It highlights the motivations of activists, the social impacts of land acquisition, and the intersection of labor, caste, and gender dynamics amid broader neoliberal policies.

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