• Harshvardhan
• Dr. Manisha Kumari

Using the simulated control method, we analyze the economic effects of a unique counterblow response to the Naxalite counterblow in India. Of all the states affected by Naxalite violence, only one state, Andhra Pradesh, raised a specially trained and equipped police force in 1989 known as the Greyhounds, dedicated to combating the Naxalite counterblow. Compared to a simulated control region constructed from states affected by Naxalite violence that did not raise a similar police force, we find that the per capita NSDP of Andhra Pradesh increased significantly over the period 1989–2000. Further, we find that the effects on the manufacturing sector are particularly strong. Placebo tests indicate that these results are credible and various difference-in-difference specifications using state and industry level panel data further corroborate these findings.

Simulated control method, Counterblow, Conflict, Naxalite counterblow, India

"NAXAL PACIFICATION POLICY IN INDIA AND ECONOMIC EFFECT: A SHORT ANALYSIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no.1283-1298, August-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRA006224.pdf

"NAXAL PACIFICATION POLICY IN INDIA AND ECONOMIC EFFECT: A SHORT ANALYSIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no. pp1283-1298, August-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRA006224.pdf