1/3 Great reporting from the Reuters #data investigations team, which resonates strongly with our work Development Initiatives (DI). Right now, we do not have the information we need about the volume, quality and impact of international #climate finance: devinit.org/blog/wealthy-c…

Enjoyed this conversation with C.P. Chandrasekhar where he systematically unpacks what govt estimate of 7.2% #GDP #growth for FY2022-23 really means -- issues with methodology, data sources, sectoral differences, how it tallies with employment data, etc. Do tune in: thehindu.com/podcast/what-d…

Seeking applicants for the Research in Pol Econ Programme! Discover the possibilities of a fee waiver & explore this transformative academic journey without financial constraints. Students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds encouraged to apply. bit.ly/3pQHOhR

Last week, the IMF released its latest report on Pakistan. It marked the start of our 24th waltz together. It pulled us back from the brink of default. We all heaved a sigh of relief. But the report reads like an SOS. A last call. You might want to sit down for this one ...

[Thread]: French “aid” to Niger and Monetary Imperialism edition.cnn.com/2023/07/29/afr…

One more indication of US hypocrisy even under a democratic administration. devex.com/news/exclusive…

The combination of debt reduction, improved debt terms and locked-in conservation spending is presented as a “win-win” outcome for all concerned. But as critics have been quick to point out, there is much to be wary of in these complex transactions. epw.in/journal/2023/3…

Ça y est, c’est le Jour J : parution de « De la #Démocratie en #Françafrique. Une histoire de l’#impérialisme #électoral » en même temps que la version poche de « L’Arme invisible de la #Françafrique. Une histoire du #franc #CFA ». À vos librairies ! Fanny Pigeaud / @fpigeaud.bsky.social Éditions La Découverte

Kudos to The Reading Club of Madras Christian College - Official for bringing out this wonderful calendar featuring India's best known women economists

That’s how “transparent” globaldebt and financial markets are: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Maldives through a different lens: networkideas.org/featured-artic…

I argue that the mainstream discipline of economics needs to change drastically if it is to be of any use in confronting the pressing challenges we face in the world today. imf.org/en/Publication…

Taxation enables a civilised society, and multinationals and the rich must pay their fair share. Tax Wars - the story of ICRICT and our work fighting for a fairer world - is out now in 10+ countries and more soon. Don’t miss it!

Sri Lanka’s People Need a New Debt Deal. Jayati Ghosh C.P. Chandrasekhar Martín Guzmán Charles Abugre Anura Kumara Dissanayake NPP Srilanka Chathuranga Abey @cbsl Harsha de Silva Nishan de Mel Dr. Harini Amarasuriya IMF DebtJustice.bsky.social @erlassjahr Eurodad project-syndicate.org/commentary/sri…

📢New in RAS 15,1! “He was an inspiration to three generations of progressive and heterodox economists.” Read C.P. Chandrasekhar’s (Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)) tribute to Amiya Kumar Bagchi: ras.org.in/index.php?Arti…).

How do we understand #Trump's tariff-fixation in economic terms? Given his repeated statements that he is looking at tariffs as a source of revenue, does he think of them as a permanent feature or as a temporary negotiating tool? And if his idea is to MAGA using tariffs to

We must tax extremely large, wealthy corporations—especially multinationals— that are getting away without paying their fair share. The richest pay lower taxes than most workers, says Jayati Ghosh in Rome along with Joseph Stiglitz & Martín Guzmán @oxfamitalia. #TaxThePower

#BookShook | Jahnavi Sen is joined by MissG to discuss literary influences, the autobiographical burden in fiction, and gendered perceptions of storytelling. Full Episode: youtube.com/watch?v=blY0cf…

Strategies for dealing with the current global crisis in Sri Lanka, and other countries - interesting discussion with C.P. Chandrasekhar at Adi Derana TV. youtu.be/BZfW6MofzdQ?si…

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