Kaushik Basu
The writer is C. Marks Professor at Cornell University and former Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, World Bank.
Mon, Aug 20, 2018
Travelling in rural Bengal, Jharkhand I saw a village school at the cutting edge, and met ordinary people distressed by political cults of a hate-filled Hinduism.
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
At the Ramakrishna Mission complex in Kolkata, a different face of the religion is visible from what is propagated by Hindutva
Thu, May 17, 2018
One of the finest minds of our times, Ashok Mitra was anguished by poverty and inequality. His anger sometimes led him to make mistakes.
Fri, Apr 13, 2018
To deal with corruption, it is not enough to just get fiscal policies right. It is in our collective long-term interest to nurture individual values.
Fri, Feb 23, 2018
There is an impressive increase in school enrollment levels across the country. But not much thought is being given to what students learn.
Thu, Jan 25, 2018
India’s economy is not doing well. Only carefully crafted policy reforms can turn it around
Thu, Dec 28, 2017
A magical trip that almost didn’t happen. A moment when disbelief was shaken.
Fri, Nov 10, 2017
India’s early investment in secularism, cultural openness, freedom of speech, which made the early years difficult for economic growth, is now in a position to pay off. But all forecasts come with caveats.
Fri, Sep 15, 2017
India can become a global hub for higher education. Much can be achieved without government having to do the heavy lifting
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Central bank should be more aggressive in cutting the repo rate. It must signal that this is the direction it will pursue in the foreseeable future.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
We need to look at corruption through the lens of law, economics and psychology. The design of corruption control mechanisms is important.
Thu, Jun 22, 2017
The noticeable drop in India’s visibility in important global debates should worry us all
Thu, May 11, 2017
Six months later, it is clear that it achieved next to nothing, and inflicted a large cost on the poor and the informal sector.
Fri, Apr 14, 2017
To extend its global appeal, China is accommodating religion today. India, which invested early in diverse freedoms, should highlight inclusion now
Fri, Mar 17, 2017
India, and the world, are changing. Our collective responsibility — to make politics and policy more creative — grows more urgent
Sat, Feb 25, 2017
Former chief economist of the World Bank, Kaushik Basu is Professor of Economics and C. Marks Professor at Cornell University
Wed, Jun 03, 2015
In terms of influence on modern economics and game theory, John Nash has few peers.
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