Interesting New York Times article this week on the contrasting interplay between culture, politics and entrepreneuralism in North and South India. While I do not find explanations of development that focus exlcusively on race, tribe, religion, etc. to be analytically useful (or morally acceptable) this article touches on the undeniable importance of these factors when they intersect with politics, education and resource allocation. Especially in the US, we are tyically uncomfortable having honest discussions about these issues (and the role of gender)--we will have to overcome these discomforts if we are to understand how best to use business as an engine for promoting pro-poor development.
--Prof. Bugg-Levine
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