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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

Irresponsible Welfarism Hurts Beneficiaries, Creates Minimal Impact

Dr. Vikas Singh

Our policymakers and institutions are ambivalent about behavioural economics in the mistaken belief that behavioural economics neglects many macros, mass unemployment and others. Focusing on behaviours makes us understand why street vendors borrow at 60 per cent a year or why people buy extended warranties and drink and drive

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States Hold The Baton, Must Usher In Reforms

Dr. Vikas Singh

India could create an opportunity to lead a neutral but narrowing and ‘weak’ third block. Additionally, the leadership must guide us to create a space to trade with ‘friendly’ economies

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Holistic Economic Reforms Can Address Unemployment Challenge

Dr. Vikas Singh

India is a high growth economy, and its job market as a result, may not be impacted significantly in the short run

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Demography Is Empowering. Dividend Linked To Jobs & Opportunities

Dr. Vikas Singh

India is a poor country. Let’s not pretend we are a middle economy and accept that unemployment and its impact will ripple beyond the economy.

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Growth & Jobs Correlations Weaken, Polarisation Rising

Dr. Vikas Singh

Unemployment imposes significant, often unsurmountable costs on the individual. High unemployment has a self-perpetuating and negative impact on the economy and society.

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Future Of Change: Preparing For The Possibilities

Dr. Vikas Singh

Covid-19 has been a seismic event, upending almost every facet of life and the economy. Let’s try to understand the evolving business trends

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Budget For The Year; Plan For The Decade

Dr. Vikas Singh

India needs to draft a more inclusive social contract, supported and funded by public investment. Despite the criticism she may receive for presenting an ‘election’ budget’, the country owes the deprived section a wide and inclusive ‘care’ economy. It is good economics too.

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2022: Embracing Inclusive, Resilient, And Sustainable Future

Dr. Vikas Singh

Shared ambition must yield shared prosperity. India needs to draft a more inclusive social contract, supported & funded by public investment in the care economy, education, and health. Stronger safety net and better targeted basic income must get a second look.

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Day of Reckoning: Unicorns, Start-ups and The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Dr. Vikas Singh

Investors believe there is money to be made. The ecosystem sees them as growth drivers, job creators and a catalyst across the larger context.

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Governance Aligns, Safeguards Stakeholder’s Interest

Dr. Vikas Singh

Investor education and awareness can weed out the unscrupulous. In addition regulatory framework needs to build both capacity and will.

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