Dark side of India’s nightlights
As states grow economically, the gap between the rich and poor districts within the state widens, as observed in night lights data from 1991 to 2015.
01
Jun
15
Feb
Leap of faith: Seven million new formal jobs claim is turning Goebbelsian
At 7 million new formal jobs a year, India would, by far, be the world’s largest formal job creator
29
Jan
Lost miracle: How India wasted an opportunity to add $200 billion to its economy
The three stars— a ruling party’s Parliament majority, development agenda and low oil prices— may never align again, that is the biggest takeaway from Economic Survey 2018.
29
Jan
Why the claim of 7mn formal jobs should be taken with a pinch of salt
A recent study by Ghosh and Ghosh adds a useful dimension, but by deviating from its pure academic purpose to making bold claims on net job creation its original intent and objective has been lost.
08
Nov
Demonetisation’s economic impact: $15 bn in 3 sectors
One year and nearly four million Google search results later, the “great Indian demonetisation” of November 8, 2016, continues to be much discussed and debated.