TY  - BOOK
AU  - Saurabh Mukherjea
AU  - Nandita Rajhansa
TI  - BREAKPOINT : Crisis of Middle Class and Future of Work 
SN  - 9789353452254
U1  - 330.954 
PY  - 2026///
CY  - New Delhi
PB  - Juggernaut Books
KW  - Social sciences 
KW  - Economics  
KW  - Economic geography and history 
KW  - Asia 
KW  - Indian subcontinent
N1  - 

This Is A Rigorous Non-Fiction Economics Book That Examines India’S Middle Class And Its Role In The Growth Story. It Analyzes How Three Simultaneous Shocks—Technological Disruption Eroding White‑Collar Employment, Wage Stagnation Alongside Rising Inflation, And Mounting Household Debt—Are Transforming Consumption And Investment Patterns. Written For Readers With An Interest In Economics, Public Policy, Business Strategy, And Social Change, The Tone Is Urgent Yet Constructive, Aiming To Translate Data Into A Clear Path Forward.

The Content Is Presented Through A Data‑Driven Analysis With Real‑World Examples, Weaving Macro Indicators With Household Experiences. It Covers Concepts Such As Automation, Ai’S Impact On Jobs, Inflation, Debt, And Policy Levers, And Explains Why Consumption Is At A Turning Point. Learning Feels Accessible Thanks To Concise Explanations And Practical Takeaways, With Visuals That Help Translate Numbers Into Everyday Consequences.

Ideal Readers Include Policymakers, Business Leaders, Students, Researchers, And Engaged Citizens Seeking To Understand India’S Economic Moment And To Act On Opportunities. It Moves From Big‑Picture Trends To Actionable Implications, Highlighting Entrepreneurial Responses And Policy Reforms That Could Stimulate Sustainable, Inclusive Growth.

    Key Content Elements Or Activities: In‑Depth Data‑Driven Analysis Of Middle‑Class Dynamics And Consumption Patterns; Examination Of Technology Disruption, Ai, And Job Shifts; Inflation And Debt Trends Among Households; Policy Reform Scenarios And Entrepreneurial Opportunities; Real‑World Sector Case Studies.
    Learning Outcomes Or Reader Engagement: Understand What Drives Consumption In A Large Economy, Identify Policy Levers And Business Opportunities, Interpret Macro Indicators, And Think Critically About Economic Changes Affecting Daily Life.
    Illustration Or Writing Style: Clear, Precise Prose With Data‑Backed Explanations; Accessible Visuals And Concise Summaries That Connect Numbers To Everyday Life.
    Interactive Or Standout Features: Structured Chapters With Policy Implications, Scenario Thinking Prompts, And Reflection Questions To Apply Concepts In Real‑World Contexts.

Readers Finish With A Comprehensive Lens On India’S Economic Moment, Practical Insights For Policy And Business Strategy, Increased Confidence To Engage With Change, And A Renewed Sense Of Curiosity About Future Opportunities

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