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Terrible Tariffonomics?
25 Feb 2025 7:58 PM ISTTrump’s tariffs reflect his belief that trade deficits weaken the US economy, but his approach may trigger economic retaliation and inflation, which...
Refined repetition
15 Jun 2023 5:23 PM ISTThe ‘second demonetisation’ announced by the government is more planned. Coupled with greater rural financial outreach, it can help in realising the...
A guiding light
21 May 2023 6:22 PM ISTThe passing away of Nobel laureate Robert E Lucas Jr. has left a deep void but his influential work in macroeconomics will continue inspiring emerging...
Cushioning a crisis
28 March 2023 5:59 PM ISTAs a bulwark against the destabilising effects of bank collapses in the US, the RBI should avoid hiking repo rate to ensure financial stability
To lockdown or not to lockdown
13 April 2020 10:37 PM ISTAs the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, it becomes apparent that indefinitely extending the lockdown without a long term policy solution will cause more...