The Accommodation of Democracy
a new political economy of poverty alleviation in rural india
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384 pages
- Release Date
10 April 2026
Summary
The Accommodation of Democracy: How Local Politics Shape Poverty Alleviation in India
In The Accommodation of Democracy, Thibaud Marcesse examines the implementation of India’s National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) in Uttar Pradesh, a state grappling with significant poverty and population challenges.
NREGS, enacted in 2005, guarantees 100 days of employment at a set wage for all rural citizens. This program aims to democratize local governance and empo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780197813157 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0197813151 |
| Series: | Modern South Asia |
| Author: | Thibauld Marcesse |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Thibauld Marcesse
Thibaud Marcesse is an Assistant Professor of Comparative and South Asian Politics at Boston College. His main research interests lie in the political economy of development, political institutions such as parties and party systems, and local level democratization. Prior to joining Boston College, he was a lecturer at Kings’ College in London. Before starting a career in academia, he worked for various organizations such the United Nations Children’s Fund, the National Democratic Institute and Chemonics International on different projects ranging from civic education in Nepal and support to transitions in both Nepal and Haiti. His research has appeared in World Development.
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