Alok Ray is a former Professor of Economics at IIM Calcutta where he taught for more than 30 years. He is a Ph.D from University of Rochester, US. Prof Ray has also taught at several universities in India, US, Canada and Australia. He has been a consultant to UN, World Bank, Government of India and several private sector companies. He is the author of many professional articles in leading national and international journals, in addition to writing regular columns on current issues. He is a recipient of the prestigious V.K.R.V. Rao Award in Economics for his research contributions.
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Cash transfers, a potential game-changer
It can plug leakages in the food and fertiliser distribution chain. However, the government should proceed cautiously.
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October 18, 2012
Kejriwal has set the cat among the pigeons
Kejriwal has set the cat among the pigeons in the political establishment. But he too needs to watch his step.
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May 4, 2012
Rough edges in RTE law
The Right to Education Act overburdens fee-paying students, without really helping the poorer ones. »
March 23, 2012
A Budget constrained by populism
The subsidy target cannot be met, unless the Centre is able to raise fuel prices.
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December 16, 2011
Behind the rupee's free fall
Capital flight points to declining investor confidence.
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October 21, 2011
Role of yuan in a rising China
The yuan is growing as a medium of trade and capital flows, but questions about its pre-eminence remain. »
September 21, 2011
Resolve sticky issues in GST
A balance needs to be struck between harmonisation of rates and concerns over the States' fiscal autonomy.
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August 2, 2011
Growth has become more inclusive
Real wages, employment and per capita consumption have risen across rural and urban India.
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July 12, 2011
World leans towards more regulation
While regulation is back in favour after the financial crisis, politicians and bureaucrats are not keen on setting up truly independent regulatory bodies.
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April 15, 2011
Mixed report card on NREGS
The scheme has reduced rural migration and promoted financial inclusion, but needs to create more durable assets.
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