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Ideas From Outside

The government has suddenly warmed up to reforms, but has no clue; it should consult OECD, which has taken a close, critical look at our policies

15 Dec 2012

A Reform For Our Times

More liberal work visa policies to produce foreigners acculturated to Indian practices are needed for successful globalisation

01 Dec 2012

Perfect Cartel Leader

If the finance minister wants to see new private banks before he steps down, he has to find a way of taming the Reserve Bank governor

19 Nov 2012

Seeking Resolution

Europe needs to find a common language if its unemployed are to be able to move and find jobs in more prosperous regions like Germany

10 Nov 2012

Unbusinesslike India

Despite so many reforms done over the past 20 years, India continues to offer a very uninviting, unfavourable environment for doing business

20 Oct 2012

Elusive Rule Of Justice

The government should set aside the odd criminal charges, give up lump sum imposts, and levy just a proportional tax on all operators

29 Sep 2012

Explanation Unveiled

The Prime Minister swerved from ebullience to uneasiness in a matter of weeks; was it the situation or the audience that occasioned the change?

08 Sep 2012

The Significance Of 12%

Tax collectors have made the fiscal system complex and unfair; it needs to be measured against international best practice

18 Aug 2012

More Without Frills

Rural banking has spread less than what the RBI would like to believe, and cannot be improved unless the bank faces reality

04 Aug 2012

Mistaken Priorities

Indians are proud to see their PM fraternise with leaders of the world’s top 20 countries, but ashamed to suffer the world’s worst power cuts
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Ideas From Outside

The government has suddenly warmed up to reforms, but has no clue; it should consult OECD, which has taken a close, critical look at our policies

A Reform For Our Times