This book offers valuable, practical insights on Kerala's economic future, including prospects for jobs, education, housing, farming, tourism, nursing and status of women. It explores Kerala's unique socio-economic condition: high literacy, good healthcare and welfare programs. Yet, high unemployment, high labor costs, growing budget deficits, and dependance on income from workers in the Persian Gulf. In addition, the profiles of 21 accomplished Keralites, provides insights on career and education paths for Keralites as well as non-Keralites.