Tirthankar Roy

Tirthankar Roy, a Professor of Economic History at the London School of Economics, dives into Kerala's remarkable transformation from one of India's poorest states to one of its richest. He discusses how migration to West Asia and remittances bolstered economic growth, alongside education and healthcare investments stemming from high literacy rates. Roy also explores the political shifts that fostered a supportive environment for private enterprise, revealing a unique model of development that contrasts state intervention with market dynamics.