Ecopinion by Atul

A non-conventional take on sustainable development problems, it discusses out of the box solutions.

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  • Strong institutions of governance are necessary for sustainable prosperity

    December 10, 2021, 1:08 PM IST

    Economics is the most influential of social sciences. Economists study how people, individually and collectively, choose to allocate, scarce resources to the production and distribution of various goods and services. Decision makers, world over, look…

    December 10, 2021, 1:08 PM IST

    Ecopinion by Atul , Economy , TOI

  • Covid 19: Thoughts and suggestions for policy action

    November 27, 2021, 2:48 PM IST

    Covid 19 has been a “once in a lifetime” challenge. So, the policy lessons it provides are also invaluable. Some that are apparent to me have been listed below. 1. It is essential to learn…

    November 27, 2021, 2:48 PM IST

    Ecopinion by Atul , India , TOI

  • Can we view complainants on social media as social auditors?

    November 13, 2021, 2:44 PM IST

    The Reserve Bank of India’s initiative to manage an integrated ombudsman for grievance redressal is a laudable move. Operationalizing it will be a big test for the central bank. The expectations are high, and one…

    November 13, 2021, 2:44 PM IST

    Ecopinion by Atul , Economy, India , TOI

  • On Credit Rating 

    October 12, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

    Rating agencies are once again in the spotlight. There are news reports that SEBI may cancel the license of one of the rating agencies in India. The rating agencies have long been criticized for their…

    October 12, 2021, 12:45 PM IST

    Ecopinion by Atul , Business , TOI

  • The ADDO framework

    September 28, 2021, 6:42 PM IST

    In an article titled “The World Bank’s annual report on Doing Business can be revived”, which appeared on 28 September, the noted economist and presently a professor at Cornell University, Dr Kaushik Basu, has stated…

    September 28, 2021, 6:42 PM IST

    Ecopinion by Atul , Business , TOI

  • Capitalism, Socialism and “?”

    September 26, 2021, 1:45 PM IST

    With the World Bank discontinuing the ease of doing business reports, the spotlight is on indicators used to rank countries of the world. Imperfect they are, but they do serve a purpose, as Swaminathan Anklesaria…

    September 26, 2021, 1:45 PM IST

    Ecopinion by Atul , Economy , TOI

  • Macro relevance of microfinance

    September 7, 2021, 2:40 PM IST

    Microfinance has traditionally connoted the provision of financial services to people who have inadequate access to finance. This has primarily meant the provision of collateral free loans to economically poor women, often organized into self-help…

    September 7, 2021, 2:40 PM IST

    Ecopinion by Atul , Economy, India , TOI

  • Reimagining taxation

    August 25, 2021, 5:40 PM IST

    Taxes in the common perception are what the government charges and citizens, including corporate citizens, pay. These are the most important source of revenues for the government. The government needs revenues to pay for the…

    August 25, 2021, 5:40 PM IST

    Ecopinion by Atul , Economy, India , TOI
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