Letter to BS: An appropriate tribute to the outgoing CEA Arvind Subramanian

Every economic survey and his other interventions showed him to be full of innovative ideas, sharpened by a good grasp of the domestic scenario

Sajjid Z Chinoy’s article “Arvind Subramanian’s legacy” (July 26) is an appropriate tribute to the outgoing Chief Economic Advisor (CEA). Unlike some of his illustrious predecessors, Subramanian had a good understanding of Indian economics and, more importantly Indian politics. So he managed his relationships with the political bosses in a mature manner. Even if he had any differences with them, they remained with him. We shall remember with awe his Economic Survey reports that were a unique blend of in-depth analysis and lucid narration. For example, he observed in the Economic Survey of 2016 that “the slow pace of labour