STATE-SPONSORED OR MARKET DRIVEN CAPITALISM
Mr Modi will encounter a tough economic climate in his second term. The combination of heightened expectations and a weaker global economy will act as headwinds. Plus, he can no longer deflect […]
INDIA NEEDS PRINCIPLES NOT POLICIES
I hate watching evening debates on Indian television. Besides the uncontrolled shouting and the lack of intelligent and respectful discussion, it is always […]
ECONOMIC FREEDOM–INDIA’S PATH TO PROSPERITY
Economic freedom is the bedrock of modern capitalist societies. It is based on personal rights, voluntary exchange, and open markets. The link between economic freedom and prosperity has never been clearer. The […]
I AM A LIBERTARIAN–ARE YOU?
Libertarianism is the philosophy of liberty–of personal, political and economic freedom. The modern concept of liberty emphasizes the right of individuals to live […]
10 WAYS TO GET THE ECONOMY MOVING
There are reports that the government is contemplating a Rs. 50,000 crore stimulus to boost the economy. The notion that governments need to […]
RANKING INDIA AGAINST OTHER COUNTRIES
How does India stack up against other countries on attributes like economic freedom, ease of doing business, corruption, educational opportunities, environmental sensitivity, liberty, individual […]
THE POWER OF FREE MARKETS
“The record of history is absolutely crystal clear, that there is no alternative way so far discovered of improving the lot of the ordinary people that can hold a candle to the […]
SWACHH BHARAT: SOLUTIONS
The only way to solve India’s waste management problems is by getting the government and local municipalities out of the waste management business and creating incentives for private companies to bring in […]
RECALIBRATE CAPITALISM SUGGESTS INDIAN MINISTER
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, India’s Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, made a preposterous statement. She suggested that the world needs to do […]