From Arun Kumar: Articles, talks & discussions on aspects of the economy
Arun Kumar
Dear Friends,
I am posting links to select recent articles, discussions and interviews.
1. Panel Discussion in Hindi on Job creation. Bahujan Samvad, May 10. It is at: https://youtu.be/YGt-Qky0HBk?si=eg9uavfTAzqHt1jm
2. Interview in Hindi on economy and volatility in stock market. TV6 May 10. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/live/bAHK-Ewp4A4?si=N3LWTpr9sccubz6J
3. Article on Direct Tax data points to growing inequality. Businessline May 9. It is at: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/direct-tax-collections-reflect-disparities/article68158293.ece
4. Indian Economy’s performance in the last 10 years. Mainstream, May 4. It is at: http://mainstreamweekly.net/article14564.html
Its Hindi translation appeared in Samayik Varta Magazine, April-May Issue.
5. Article: SC judgment misses the main issue in use of EVMs in elections. The Leaflet, May 2. It is at: https://theleaflet.in/evm-judgment-misses-the-crux-the-democracy-principle/
6. Discussion in Hindi on Inequality, policies and the Economy. The Wire, May 2. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImjBWceaSpc
7. Article on persisting Black Economy and its dynamics. Koshambi Res. Foundation, May 1. It is at: https://ddkosambirf.org.in/2024/04/29/the-black-economy-in-india-na-khaungana-khane-dunga-a-non-starter/
8. Interview in Hindi on Current State of Economy. Sarvodaya Jagat. April 26. It is at: https://youtu.be/xzG-7trW15k?si=r2_JRjnsSnvCTNh2
9. Article on Tax data suggests 0.016% of people hold large part of the wealth in India and global view on taxing them. The Wire. April 26. It is at: https://thewire.in/economy/is-redistribution-of-wealth-in-india-a-jumla-or-a-necessity
10. Panel discussion on Redistribution of wealth. Business Today TV. April 25. It is at: https://www.businesstoday.in/bt-tv/easynomics/video/will-inheritance-taxes-end-inequality-and-aid-economic-growth-sam-pitroda-sparks-new-controversy-427099-2024-04-26
11. Panel discussion on Inheritance Tax for redistribution. India Today TV. April 24. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMQg3berTHA
12. Panel discussion in Hindi on Wealth Redistribution in India. News24 April 23. It is at: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=994566795420005&vanity=news24channel
13. Deconstructing BJP’s Manifesto. The Wire, April 19. It is at:
14. Article on the West Asian crisis ratcheting up. The Leaflet, April 16. It is at: https://theleaflet.in/west-asian-moves-and-countermoves-challenges-of-them-spinning-out-of-control/
15. Interview on larger implications of Electoral Bonds. HW News April 9. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/live/uFkT8AYkgbw?si=2SKCxVvpeUNJaXxa
16. Discussion on Elections and Freebies. News9 Live, April 9. It is at: https://youtu.be/jiOuaGHfXvo?feature=shared
17. Article on electoral Bonds and the Money trail. In The Wire, April 5. It is at: https://m.thewire.in/article/government/as-media-continues-to-expose-electoral-bond-issues-whats-next
18. Discussion in Hindi on India’s current situation. The Public 6th Anniversary. April 3. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgym1jgccRM
19. Growth in Indian Economy- Remarks on World Bank briefing. Al Jazeera, April 2.
20. Electoral Bonds, black and democracy. In The Hindu March 30. It is at: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/
21. Kapil Sibal discussion on Electoral Bonds. YouTube show Central Hall and Wire. March 29. It is at: https://youtu.be/ipEK3jA6ohE
22. Nehru’s Era: Past embedded in the Present. In Mainstream. March 29. It is at: http://mainstreamweekly.net/article14474.html
24. Panel Discussion on Right or Wrong? GDP Way to Measure Growth. MMA March 26. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWpCwBYullY
25. Above talk transcribed in the May issue of Business Mandate of MMA, May 2024, Pp. 22-33. It is at: https://issuu.com/mma-mandate/docs/business_mandate_may_2024_?fr=sYjAyZDY2ODUwNTg
26. BBC Hindi on Electoral Bonds, raids and contracts. BBC, March 23. It is at: https://www.bbc.com/hindi/articles/c03r7w7gp3jo.app
27. Podcast in Hindi on Aspects of the Economy and Ram Rajya. Program Sach Bole on Hey Bakri, March 20. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9iH0dhP8Js
If you have the time and inclination, please take a look at whatever interests you.
Sorry for cross postings.
Best wishes.
Arun
Shankar Chowk