India's Great Experiment

"Mumbai's airport is emblematic of the country's crumbling infrastructure and its negative effect on the free flow of goods and services...With its high-rise cities, new airports, modern highways, and fantastic growth—exceeding 9 percent for the past three years—China sends a clear message to the world of progress and power. The country's singular focus on economic development has been shaped by top-down government control that extends into ownership of most major enterprises. By contrast, India touts its open society and 'messy,' yet functioning, market-based democracy as a more conducive environment for long-term development."