GDP Data Points to Twin Trap not Middle Income Trap
The inadequate incomes of the poor lead to a shortage of demand even for the organised sector. The root is rising inequality.
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Traversing Promises and Risks of the Blue Economy in India (2020): A Policy Perspective
The philosophy of the Blue Economy (BE) was first introduced by Prof. Gunter Pauli in 1994 at the United Nations University (UNU) to address the needs and challenges of sustainable growth amidst the multifarious threats posed by global warming.
Adani Indictment and Implications Analyzed
Unfortunately, politics, law and economics are likely to converge to ensure that the brunt of the Adani bribery case befalls the Indian economy and consumers. To avoid that, public consciousness about corruption and cronyism needs to be raised.
RBI’s Misguided Regulatory Strategy
Cracking down on NBFCs disbursing small loans on the grounds they are charging usurious rates only pushes borrowers towards informal markets where rates are higher. Instead of removing barriers towards the flow of credit to the bottom of the pyramid, there are hurdles placed in the name of systemic stability when this risk can be tackled through other means
Why India’s Trade Deficit Goes Beyond US Tariffs
India’s trade deficit is a result of income-sensitive key exports, weak global demand and an inefficient manufacturing ecosystem
The Price of Growth: Corruption’s Toll on India Inc
To operate globally, in the interdependent, globalised world, Indian politics must reform, to relieve India Inc of the burden of financing Indian democracy off the books.
Municipal Bonds in the Global South: Exploring the Barriers to Adoption and Sustainable Growth in Infrastructure Financing
On October 16, Rajkot became the first city in the country to issue municipal bonds for the current financial year and only the 17th city in the country to raise money through bonds to fund eight water and sanitation projects.