Nitin Desai
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Nitin Desai
Nitin Desai is a renowned economist and Chairperson of the Advisory Board at Desai & Associates. He has had a long career in government as Secretary and Chief Economic Adviser in the Finance Ministry.
Nitin Desai is a renowned economist and Chairperson of the Advisory Board at Desai & Associates. He has had a long career in government as Secretary and Chief Economic Adviser in the Finance Ministry.
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Priority for human development
The Union government should allow federalism to function more effectively if it wishes to push human development
 "Priority for human development")
Empower our cities
As the economy grows, city governance must become a central part of our long-term development strategy
 "Empower our cities")
Federalism for development
Federalism in development planning is necessary for maintaining more vigorous growth and a higher degree of political harmony
 "Federalism for development")
The geography of unequal growth
The weakness of lower-growth states in manufacturing and services needs to be corrected
 "The geography of unequal growth")
Climate-friendly power strategy
Nuclear power development must become a major element in India's climate strategy
 "Climate-friendly power strategy")
Towards a more equal India
Caste-based reservations may still be required but cannot be the primary approach to ensuring equity
 "Towards a more equal India")
Carbon pricing challenges
India's piecemeal approach to carbon pricing, driven by emerging trade barriers, is not a long-term strategy
 "Carbon pricing challenges")
Culture of democracy
Courtesy in political dialogue and tolerance of policy dissent are a central requirement of democracy
 "Culture of democracy")
Rising climate risks
India must estimate and publicise the large gap between the commitments of developed countries and their fair obligation for mitigation
 "Rising climate risks")
Reimagining climate finance
To effectively facilitate a transition to climate-friendly development, global transfers must be tailored to each nation's specific needs
 "Reimagining climate finance")
The visible hand
Government intervention is not a suitable way of shaping investment and technology choices
 "The visible hand")
The challenge of AI
It is to prepare for the huge opportunities AI provides and ensure that the risks are kept manageable
 "The challenge of AI")
Interrogating Nehruvian ideals of India
Taylor Sherman's book challenges the widely held belief that Nehru was solely responsible for shaping India's history and argues his guiding principles were nothing more than myths
 "Interrogating Nehruvian ideals of India")
Next step for the infotech boom
The IT services industry must innovate more and integrate better into the needs of the national economy
 "Next step for the infotech boom")
Securing peace in Ukraine
This requires a compromise on their current positions by both Russia and the US
 "Securing peace in Ukraine")
Budget and the growth process
The government's command over household savings needs to be reduced for stimulating demand and private credit
 "Budget and the growth process")
What the Budget should explain
FM's speech must highlight its impact on money supply, demand and investment- factors that influence inflation and growth
 "What the Budget should explain")
Defending the constitutional order
In the changed political environment, India needs a process that maintains the independence and credibility of institutions
 "Defending the constitutional order")
Yoginder K Alagh (1939-2022): An exceptionally generous economist departs
Born in pre-independence India, Alagh has left behind a rich legacy in the world of economic policymaking
 "Yoginder K Alagh (1939-2022): An exceptionally generous economist departs")
Geo-engineering and climate control
The idea of engineering the atmosphere to stave off global warming is increasingly gaining popularity, but it raises several issues
 "Geo-engineering and climate control")
