Berenschot, Ward

The Oligarchisation of India's Democracy: Evidence from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha - Economic and Political Weekly 2024 - 96-102

The intensifying fusion of political and economic power in India is discussed. Employing data on the wealth and background of politicians, it is shown that over the last 20 years, India's politicians have not only become much wealthier but also more commo


India's Democracy
Parliamentary Elections
Political and Economic Power
Oligarchisation