This book is an analysis of economic development of Uttar Pradesh (UP), the most populous state of India and perceives it to be a dynamic economy. It portrays the state more positively than has been done so far and presents a balanced approach to its development. The book also examines bank credit, its multi-dimensional role and its influence on the development of UP. To depict a comparative perspective, it examines credit to other states of India as well. The book, however, projects bank credit with a difference. It is contended that the development outcomes of credit are different for...