The Changing Imperatives of India's Land Markets

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The Changing Imperatives of India's Land Markets

India’s land markets are necessary components of India’s economic growth process. Rapid economic growth has made these markets more dynamic, increasing the demand for land and changes in land-use. Two major trends that are continuing to take place are urbanization and rural economic diversification.

By Anirudh Burman

Published on Jun 14, 2022

The Mercatus Center

About the Author

Anirudh Burman

Former Associate Research Director and Fellow, Carnegie India

Anirudh Burman was an associate research director and fellow at Carnegie India. He works on key issues relating to public institutions, public administration, the administrative and regulatory state, and state capacity.

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