Utsa Patnaik

Utsa Patnaik is an Indian Marxist economist whose work delves into the transition from agrarian and predominantly peasant societies to industrial ones, examining this process both historically and in contemporary India. Her research critically addresses issues of food security and poverty. Patnaik's analyses offer profound insights into the socio-economic structures and challenges confronting developing nations. She provides a vital perspective on economic mechanisms and their societal consequences.