‘Explores … the moral economy of our elite.’ — P. Sainath ‘A journey to truth.’ — Yogendra Yadav ‘Essential reading for policymakers.’ — Jayati Ghosh ‘Narayan’s argument is very powerful.’ — Christophe Jaffrelot ‘These are rich insights, for India and far beyond, on what it takes to turn economic resources into flourishing lives for all.’ — Kate Raworth ‘One of the most extraordinary, yet often ignored, stories of international development …’ — Duncan Green ‘This is comparative social science at its best.’ — Olivier De Schutter ‘[A] true roadmap to enlightenment with equality, justice and freedom.’ — Saloni P. Singh ‘With this remarkable blend of scholarship and reportage from India’s borders, Swati Narayan shows us the consequences of Indian policymaking on the lives of its citizens.’ — Rahul Bhatia ‘[A] gripping tale … A must-read for people interested in the future of South Asia.’ — Ahmed Mushtaque Raza Chowdhury “It’s a narrative that could shape political manifestos.” — Hindolee Datta, The Telegraph “Our policymakers may find the stark reality uncomfortable and the compelling analysis unpalatable but for the average reader, this is an enlightening read.” — M K Chandra Bose, Deccan Herald