Political Economy

Interview: India has betrayed its people. And both Nehru and Modi are to blame

Princeton economist and author Ashoka Mody explains why India has failed to live up to its promise.

Naresh Fernandes
· Jan 19, 2023 · 05:30 pm
What Grimes can learn from ‘The Communist Manifesto’ (and her split from the world’s richest man)

After separating from Elon Musk, she has technically rejoined the 99%.

Terrell Carver, The Conversation
· Oct 25, 2021 · 05:30 pm
Is eroding democracy bad for the economy? What Venezuela, Hungary and Turkey suggest

When an elected leader turns autocratic, the economy tends to suffer.

Byunghwan Son, The Conversation
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Nisha Bellinger, The Conversation
· Feb 06, 2019 · 08:30 pm

West Bengal’s economy is picking up. But is it enough to attract big industry?

Mamata Banerjee is pushing for private investment. Is this merely an exercise in political messaging, with an eye on the 2019 Lok Sabha election?

Shoaib Daniyal
· Jan 26, 2018 · 09:00 am