Law and Economic Development in India: A Study of the Indian Entertainment Industry (commonly known as "Bollywood")

This reading group explores the impact of law and legal reform on one of the fastest growing sectors in India: The Indian Entertainment Industry (commonly known as “Bollywood”). Through our readings and discussions we examine a number of legal issues with implications for Bollywood and with potential insights for economic development in India more generally. We also discuss Bollywood’s growth, its increasing collaborations with Hollywood, and its expanding global reach. Class sessions may involve viewing some Bollywood movies (with English subtitles) to provide a better understanding of the industry.