Arvind Subramanian: The Legacy - Beyond Nukes

The typical window of reform opportunity is early in a government's tenure. Having squandered the "honeymoon" period and beyond, the UPA government and Dr Singh personally find themselves empowered late in life. The question now is this: assuming that Dr Singh has acquired some political coinage, what should it be expended on? Or, what economic reforms should this government push with about nine months left to govern?

Somewhat paradoxically, Dr Singh should