Her research was focused on urban development, macro-economic reforms, industrial development, and social sector development issues in India.
With inflation topping the government agenda, economists have told Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to focus on policies to boost agricultural productivity in the upcoming Budget for 2011-12.
Economists expect a push to reforms by newly-appointed Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who they said is the right person to head the important ministry.
It is the duty of the Indian government to help all Indians, never mind the nature of the help they need.
Given the international practice, it is inexplicable why the government is going with anonymous electoral bonds.
Rupee volatility could be dampened if it is steadily manoeuvered to levels consistent with inflation differentials, say Jaimini Bhagwati and Abheek Barua
The pipeline for well-qualified and experienced policy economists at senior levels of government has broken, leading to a growing dearth of suitable candidates for top economist positions.
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Traders were up in arms, fearing huge job loss if Walmart was to enter.
The Modi government's array of economic policy has been impressive.
Economic reforms seem to be on a slow train, while good old fiscal populism is alive and flourishing.
This Budget plans for an increase to 10.3% of GDP from 9.9%.
FM should avoid proposals such as to tax financial transactions and fringe benefits
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