Bibek Debroy
The writer is chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the PM. Views are personal.
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Four days before he passed away, Bibek Debroy wrote his obituary: ‘There is a world outside that exists. What if I am not there? What indeed?’Subscriber Only
November 01,2024 11:44:01 AM
"In that event, what would have happened? A few condolences, perhaps even from important people. 'Irreparable loss.' Perhaps a posthumous Padma Bhushan or Padma Vibhushan. A few obituaries," Debroy wrote.
Mon, Nov 18, 2024
International NGOs and the perils of outsourcing developmentSubscriber Only
October 10,2024 05:55:52 AM
History of female foeticide shows why policymakers must be cautious about Western NGO's advice
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Why accusations of witchcraft persist in IndiaSubscriber Only
August 08,2024 07:55:24 AM
Labelling of women with mental health issues as witches in large parts of the country points to failures of society, abdications of law
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
How K C Neogy, once one of Nehru’s favourites, was forgottenSubscriber Only
July 11,2024 06:59:16 AM
The absence of Neogy from collective memory speaks of a larger problem.
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
Kshitish Chandra Neogy, the administrator India forgotSubscriber Only
June 13,2024 08:39:40 AM
From refugee rehabilitation to finance commission, Neogy’s mark is in many important fields.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
How to measure a superpowerSubscriber Only
May 09,2024 08:02:53 AM
From ‘sarvabhouma’ to GDP, measures of influence and global ascendancy have often relied on economic and military strength
Thu, May 09, 2024
What is the connection between urbanisation and sparrows?Subscriber Only
April 11,2024 07:11:58 AM
Modern urban architecture robs them of their nesting sites. Humans migrate from rural areas to urban. These birds have taken the reverse route
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Why we should not read too much into latest data on spending by IndiansSubscriber Only
March 14,2024 07:18:51 AM
Increases in shares of durable goods underline increases in prosperity and income. Even though this is an aggregate fact sheet, that improvement cannot be denied.
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
AI, sovereignty and Isaac Asimov’s warningSubscriber Only
February 29,2024 07:03:32 AM
From democracy to arms race, artificial intelligence poses significant risks. The world urgently requires a robust global AI governance body to ensure that AI advancements serve humanity
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
How will we know that Bharat is Viksit?Subscriber Only
February 08,2024 07:07:49 AM
The notion of a ‘developed economy’, as contrasted with a ‘developing economy’, does not exist any longer. There are several other metrics that can help pin down India’s progress
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Accurate data is the first step in bringing down logistics costs in IndiaSubscriber Only
January 11,2024 07:05:51 AM
Logistics has been talked about for a long time and India has also focused on improving performance. We are now getting some precise data on measurement and quantification. That helps
Thu, Jan 11, 2024
Bibek Debroy writes: Generic drugs are everywhere – and that’s a problemSubscriber Only
October 12,2023 07:30:34 AM
Lack of information about effects of unbranded generic medicines hampers patients’ freedom of choice
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Bibek Debroy writes on Praggnanandhaa and chess’s legacy: Their great predecessorsSubscriber Only
September 14,2023 07:20:20 AM
Our current crop of young chess players is excellent. But there were others before them, showing the way
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
BJP’s penal code reform: Erasing Macaulay’s markSubscriber Only
August 14,2023 07:20:43 AM
By adopting Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and related reforms, India is not just changing the numbers — it’s reclaiming its identity with flair
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chainsSubscriber Only
August 10,2023 06:50:36 AM
On various indicators, they are showing remarkable improvement
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paperSubscriber Only
July 13,2023 07:07:08 AM
Like other FCs, the 15th FC suggested reforms at Union and state levels and there were performance-based grants. All such homilies are generally
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
Bibek Debroy on NIRF rankings: Why Delhi and Tamil Nadu colleges lead the waySubscriber Only
June 15,2023 07:01:50 AM
With urbanisation picking up, why should inclusion be interpreted as establishing colleges in rural areas?
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Labour rules of states encourage inspector rajSubscriber Only
May 11,2023 07:10:40 AM
Non-transparent rules on occupational safety, health and working conditions facilitate corruption
Thu, May 11, 2023
Bibek Debroy writes: Bhu-Aadhaar or ULPIN will digitise land records for efficient land usage — but incrementallySubscriber Only
April 13,2023 07:48:49 AM
Bibek Debroy writes: There are parts where land titles and records are in a mess and cleaning them up requires a gargantuan effort. But there are parts where titles and records are clean. Those can readily have their ULPIN
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
How to use technology to track crimeSubscriber Only
March 16,2023 07:07:04 AM
Technology can aid in investigations. But it may not be enough
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
Bibek Debroy writes: Counting the Female Labour Force Participation Rate accuratelySubscriber Only
February 09,2023 06:52:44 AM
Economic Survey tries to address a longstanding policy problem by developing a better method to count women’s participation in the labour force
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritageSubscriber Only
January 12,2023 07:30:33 AM
Rajya Sabha standing committee report raises questions about Archaeological Survey of India’s functioning
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s roleSubscriber Only
December 08,2022 07:31:27 AM
Bibek Debroy writes: Many policies are now being unified throughout India. Shouldn't the functions of district collector also be unified and standardised?
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Global Hunger Index: A survey that trivialised hungerSubscriber Only
November 10,2022 04:16:00 AM
Bibek Debroy writes: It made serious errors in classification, methodology
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
Measure topography to ensure the equitable delivery of goods and services to allSubscriber Only
October 13,2022 04:10:47 AM
Bibek Debroy writes: States can have differential sources of revenue. Alternatively, the cost of delivering that basket may vary across geographical zones. Measuring topography might be an idea worth toying with.
Thu, Oct 13, 2022a better experience