Op-Ed – Page 55 – NICKELED AND DIMED

Why Are Global Stock Markets ‘Crashing’ This Week?

The article, originally published on ‘The Millennial Investor’ discusses how the stock markets have been crashing all around the world because of a strong position of the US stock market. It diligently connects this with the increasing interest rates. However, the good news remains that there doesn’t seem to be chances of a prolonged financial…
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India’s Visa Policy Reforms

“India has carried out extensive visa application reforms to bolster tourism in the country, most notably through its eVisa provision. However, the aids and interfaces for visa application remain characteristically vague and convoluted, Natasha Agarwal argues. ”
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Local Content Policy: A Strategic Way Towards Economic Development of Mozambique

Elisa Salaúde, through her article talks about Local Content Policy (LCP) in Mozambique which has come into limelight after the discovery of vast amount of natural resources. In this article she presents a template of some important measures that can be included in Mozambique’s LCP. Read on…
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The Accountability framework of UIDAI: Concerns and Solutions

In this article by Vrinda Bhandari, Renuka Sane and Bhargavi Zaveri, they examine the foundations required to make UIDAI work properly looking far beyond the public discourse on privacy concerns and the power “Aadhaar” gives to the government. Read On..
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The effectiveness of aid in primary education landscape in Mozambique

Dionísio Missomal, throws light on how crucial foreign aid is in providing effective primary education with a special reference to conditions prevalent in Mozambique. It is divided into four sections which discuss the various implications and history, as well as assesses on availability of foreign aid. Read On…
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Disclosure of default: The present SEBI disclosure regulation is adequate

by Ajay Shah and Bhargavi Zaveri. There is much economic sense in achieving rapid disclosure about default. Volume 1 of the report of the Bankruptcy Legislative Reforms Committee (BLRC) articulates a clean strategy for disclosure about default (Section 4.3.5). SEBI and RBI are at the early stages of implementing this. Many people who are used…
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Dating the Indian business cycle

by Radhika Pandey, Ila Patnaik, Ajay Shah. Most macroeconomics is about business cycle fluctuations. The ultimate dream…
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Smogged Delhi: A Troublesome Future

Danish MC, closely analyses of the recurrent phenomenon of smog which envelops the National Capital Region each year. It reveals the dangerously high levels of air pollution caused due to this phenomenon. It further studies the sources of this pollution and suggests solutions to tackle these issues, giving examples of effective methods used in certain…
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Inherent Structural Weaknesses of the Eurozone and the Crisis

Chinar Gupta discusses the integration of the Eurozone and the benefits it brought to the member states. From bringing about a common currency to removing trade barriers – various steps taken by them have been analysed by her. She also looks at the negative impacts of this integration, focusing on the problems faced by the…
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Indian bankruptcy reforms: Where we are and where we go next

Ajay Shah and Susan Thomas critically analyse Bankruptcy reforms in the context of the Indian Economy with focus on the latest Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of 2016. It discusses the history of bankruptcy laws and the jurisprudence which resulted in the IBC…
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Cost of Compliance for Clinical Establishments

by Manya Nayar and Shubho Roy. The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010(Clinical Establishments Act) is facing resistance from the medical fraternity. The Indian Medical Association claims that the law will cause an increase in the cost of treatment and adversely affect small and medium size clinical establishments such as a clinic run by…
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The Fault in Our Urban Bodies

Aryan Agarwal talks about the importance of Urban Local Bodies in unleashing the powerful dynamics of change, the challenges that are faced by ULBs. The article also tells us how sometimes these ULBs put the blame on the migrants to hide their inefficiencies and even suggests ways to empower ULBs. Later in the article, the…
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