Vox heterodox

For our world in flux: Some hard lessons in history from the 1930s

4 min read . 14 Apr 2023

Contractionary macroeconomics of Budget will not boost growth

4 min read . 10 Feb 2023

PLI scheme is a first step in reviving industrial policy, which is an important beginning.

The return of industrial policy is welcome but it needs far more

4 min read . 13 Jan 2023

While India’s goal of becoming a developed country by 2047 is desirable, achieving it will depend on whether we are able to sustain high growth rates and reach high per capita income levels (Photo: Mint)

The bumpy road to developed India by 2047

4 min read . 09 Sep 2022

Global hunger calls for a collective action

4 min read . 10 Jun 2022

The NEP proposes a ‘light but tight’ regulatory framework under a single central authority, but given our culture of governmental control, it could end up as ‘tight’ rather than ‘light’. (Photo: Hindustan Times)

National education policy 2020: The devil lies in implementation

4 min read . 13 Aug 2020

Opinion | The government’s tight fist has given our economy a body blow

4 min read . 12 Jun 2020

Opinion | Locked down with a firm hand: Where is the healing touch?

4 min read . 07 May 2020

Just as medical treatment seeks to stabilize the health of a patient who is in critical condition, economic management needs to stabilize an economy that is in deep crisis. ( Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint)

Opinion | Unlocking the economy: policy roadmap for India after 14 April

4 min read . 09 Apr 2020

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Opinion | Failing health of globalization: Covid-19 blow to a stressed order

4 min read . 12 Mar 2020

Opinion | Union budget: An opportunity lost to boost economic growth

4 min read . 13 Feb 2020

JNU students gather at the entrance gate of the JNU before leaving for their protest march from Mandi House to HRD Ministry, (Photo: PTI)

Opinion | Assault on public universities: don’t mortgage India’s future

4 min read . 09 Jan 2020

A quiet crisis that has been mounting for some time could turn audible and have a political impact. It has begun to hurt and will impose a disproportionate burden on the poor. (Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint)

Opinion | The economy is a mess: Can the government do anything?

4 min read . 12 Dec 2019

The ambiguity over whether India would join the RCEP at a later stage is worrisome, although it would be worse if India rushes into trade pacts with America and Europe on the rebound. (Photo: Mint)

Opinion | Shut the door on RCEP but let’s get our act together at home

4 min read . 07 Nov 2019

While the government has finally acknowledged the slowdown and responded with a series of measures, these don’t just lack focus and cohesion, they will take effect with a considerable lag. (Photo: Mint)

Opinion | Managing India’s economic downturn: the demand side

4 min read . 10 Oct 2019

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Opinion | The country’s population can be an asset: it is not a liability

4 min read . 13 Sep 2019

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Opinion | Government bonds in foreign currencies: bad idea, bad debt

4 min read . 08 Aug 2019