From Arun Kumar: Articles and discussions on Tax havens, Monetization of assets, flaws in inflation and GDP data, etc.
Arun Kumar
Dear Friends,
Below I give the links to some select recent articles, discussions and interviews:
1. Article on what is wrong with our GDP data, especially with the 2021-22 Q1 GDP data which is an overestimate. The Economic shocks have impacte the methodology of estimation. It is in The Leaflet at: https://www.theleaflet.in/2021-22-q1-gdp-data-overestimates-economic-shocks-question-methodology/
2. Article in The Hindu. October 13 on the Pandora Papers and the Global Financial Architecture. It is at: HTTPS://WWW.THEHINDU.COM/OPINION/LEAD/TAKING-THE-LID-OFF-ILLICIT-FINANCIAL-FLOWS/ARTICLE36974015.ECE.
3. Article in Hindi on Oct. 13 re the Dramatically rising stock markets, growing instability and concerns. It is in the Hindustan at: https://epaper.livehindustan.com/Home/MShareArticle?OrgId=1310473aeb61
4. In Hindi an article on Oct 5, re. The revelations in the Paradise papers and capital flight from India. It is in the Hindustan at: https://www.livehindustan.com/blog/story-hindustan-opinion-column-06-october-2021-4748664.html .
5. Article on the flaws in calculation of current inflation due to methodological issues. It is in The Hindu, 23 September and is at: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-flawed-calculation-of-inflation/article36618816.ece
6. The Policy Times Online Chat: Has Indian Economy Bounced Back Really and Inclusively? 15 September. It is at: https://www.youtube.com/thepolicytimes
7. Modi Govt's Attitude to Farm Protests Shows that the farm bills have little to do with agriculture but a Concession to Big Business. Published on September 12 in the Wire along with Dr. Uma Shankari. It is at: https://thewire.in/agriculture/modi-farm-laws-big-business.
8. Is the Indian Economy back on Track. Discussion on HindiSat.com on September 1. It is at: https://youtu.be/cJoHOdhGZqY.
9. National Monetisation Pipeline: PM Modi selling what nation built over 75 years? The Urban Debate, Mirror Now. 24 August. It is at: https://youtu.be/kfvyM4Qvjc0.
10. Changing India: Economy from 1947-2021. Discussion on HW News. On Independence Day 15 August. It is at: https://youtu.be/cVgaIU6_oFo.
11. In Hindi. Hope the Stock Market book does not turn into a Bubble. In Hindustan on 4 August. It is at: https://www.livehindustan.com/blog/story-hindustan-opinion-column-05-august-2021-4293559.html
12. 30 Years of Economic Reforms: Was It Good or Bad? On the occasion of 30 years of these policies on HW News. 24 July. It is at: https://youtu.be/U3BKP5UB-ns
In case you have the time and inclination please look at whichever of them interests you.
Sorry for any cross postings.
Best wishes.
Arun
Shankar Chowk