Kaushik Basu
Kaushik Basu, a former chief economist of the World Bank and chief economic adviser to the Government of India, is Professor of Economics at Cornell University and a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
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Britain’s Now-or-Never Moment
Britain’s Now-or-Never Moment
Jul 4, 2024 Kaushik Basu explains why increased public infrastructure investment is needed to improve the country’s economic prospects.
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A Plea for Political Economy
A Plea for Political Economy
May 31, 2024 Kaushik Basu thinks understanding recent technological advances requires economists to revive an old tradition.
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Globalization vs. Democracy
Globalization vs. Democracy
Apr 19, 2024 Kaushik Basu highlights the contradictions and vulnerabilities inherent in the current international order.
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The Economic Consequences of Legal Behavior
The Economic Consequences of Legal Behavior
Mar 15, 2024 Kaushik Basu highlights the potential benefits of emphasizing adherence to the spirit of laws, if not their letter.
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Economic Possibilities for Our Overworked Grandchildren
Economic Possibilities for Our Overworked Grandchildren
Feb 21, 2024 Kaushik Basu shows how it is possible to redistribute income from the rich to the poor without undermining individual incentives.
