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Dr. Vikas Singh
The author is a senior economist, columnist, author and a votary of inclusive development
Latest Articles By Dr. Vikas Singh
India’s Higher Education Ecosystem Is Elitist. Expels The Poor
The cost of higher education is widening socio-economic gaps. It’s essentially unaffordable for most working families, leading to the ‘expulsion’ of youngsters from the higher education system
Read MoreCryptos Are Neither Currency, Nor Assets
While bitcoins may not be the ‘Tulip’ bulbs of 2020, a better comparison is to a sparkling & shooting star, alluring people, attracting investment even as it flickers
Read MoreA Non-Merit Subsidy Regime Hurts State Finances
The elected representatives are the trustees and not owners who can spend funds in a way that benefits them.
Read MoreRising Unemployment: Are we Missing the Wood for the Tree?
We are still stuck in a low wage, lower productivity environment. Policymakers must recognise that there are several moving parts to job creation, influencing it at different rates and at different periods of time. We focus narrowly. And can't see the wood for the trees
Read MoreMSMEs Age. Don’t grow. They Need Holistic Support
Economic growth creates jobs. Prosperity brings significant improvement in inclusivity, living standards and upward mobility. We do not want another ‘lost’ decade.
Read MoreFree & Non-Merit Subsidised Power A Political Lever. Unethical
India needs a radical but holistic reform in the power sector. Reforms must focus and fix some of the long-standing issues that have crippled the sector. An inefficient power sector lowers competitiveness, hurts economic growth, and impedes human development
Read MoreJudiciary Is Beacon Of Hope But Needs Reforms
We need judicial reforms pivoted around an institutional framework that not only stimulates, but catalyses an enabling ecosystem that delivers justice to all. Independently and swiftly
Read MoreIll-Conceived, Badly Executed M&A Deals Destroy Value
The Crux study highlights that a third of all mergers create shareholder value, whereas a third destroy value. Most others don’t meet expectations. However, these numbers are getting worse. In certain industries for example, over 80 per cent of the mergers have failed to achieve the stated purpose.
Read MoreExports: States Hold The Baton, Must Usher In Reforms
Geography drives exports as much as commerce. What works for landlocked states may not work for the coastal states. The state governments have a profound, more visible act to perform. Their actions impact the business environment up and close
Read MoreInflation Taming. Need Both Monetary Intervention, Fiscal Action
Inflation, even if it’s temporary, needs taming and the finance ministry uses the abundant fiscal space to supplement the effort of the RBI.
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