Hindu Rate of Growth

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Who coined the term 'Hindu Rate of Growth' and what does it mean?

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Prof. Raj Krishna coined it to describe the slow 3.5% annual growth rate.

This refers to India's planned economy's low growth from the 1950s to 1980s.

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Who coined the term 'Hindu Rate of Growth' and what does it mean?

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Prof. Raj Krishna coined it to describe the slow 3.5% annual growth rate.

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This refers to India's planned economy's low growth from the 1950s to 1980s.

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