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Credit in the world’s largest economy is flowing into selective channels, making recovery a prolonged affair
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With regard to best practices, switching to CPI is far more important than making WPI monthly
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The environment ministry has conceded its shortfalls. But it must also address more fundamental questions
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GDP forecasts can mislead, while their multitude can confuse. Governments should rather focus on targeting
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In making health coverage universal, the US could take a page out of other countries’ books--including India’s
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Because of systemic barriers, Chinese companies are laggards in cutting harmful carbon dioxide emissions
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Freedom of speech is imperative. We should never censor opinion, no matter how wrong it may be
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Developing countries posit two arguments: the historical responsibility of developed countries, and the equity of burden. Both lines of reasoning are limited at best
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The Berlin Wall’s collapse changed many things, but it also helped shift the balance of power towards Asia
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The debate on Maoist violence is dominated by either doubters of Indian democracy or security hardliners
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We always seem to lag behind our big rival. A new index that measures prosperity tells a surprising story
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Denationalizing money would not just preserve capital’s value but would also ensure the politicians’ party is over
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‘Cellphone, Internet aur growth’ -- that should be the development slogan for India this century
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Coordination is the key problem in managing big organizations and delivering results
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Wide adoption of open source software can help India save Rs10,000 crore in the next year alone
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Unless the US mismanages its economy dramatically, the world’s reserve currency is here to stay
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RBI did not raise interest rates, but its hawkish tone signals that it is preparing for a new monetary stance
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The benefits and drawbacks of pre-emptive versus reactive policies have not been adequately analysed
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The Indo-US strategic tie-up has served as the key instigation in China’s hardening stance towards India
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There is no magic bullet to cut greenhouse gases. But a globally coordinated effort that uses emissions reduction and technology transfer is still needed
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