MBA turned economists learn economics midstream, E&OE. Basics are flawed. What is sad, the economists in question have been in the govt and know how these are calculated. They should know GDP, CPI, WPI are not negotiated figures but as these emerge Prof. Krishnamurthy V Subramanian Arvind Panagariya

Excellent points by Dr. Arvind Panagariya on the dubious, intellectually dishonest, claim that 'GDP growth is being fudged'.
GDP=GVA+Net taxes. So, net taxes can't be ignored. Even if we ignore the above identity, in Q1, GVA & GDP growth were both 8.2% while in Q2, GVA growth at 7.7%…

#BTImmersive | In an interaction with BTTV's Managing Editor Siddharth Zarabi at #BTBankingSummit , Arvind Panagariya (@APanagariya) said it is a good time to privatise public sector banks as they are now in good health

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All sessions of our 4th Columbia India Summit: India Rises are now available on our YouTube channel. You may especially want to watch the interaction between Mr Aroon Purie of IndiaToday and me in Session 4

Shubhm Thakkar Arvind Panagariya Free Trade and Prosperity: How Openness Helps the Developing Countries Grow Richer and Combat Poverty g.co/kgs/hF54X2c

A heartfelt tribute to a scholar, teacher and mentor like no other …

A comprehensive review of the evidence by the leading trade economist Douglas Irwin finds “Trade reforms have had [consistently] a positive impact on economic growth, on average, although the effect is heterogeneous across countries.”

Arvind Panagariya I think the last time I saw him was at your 65th birthday conference. But I got to know him quite well through the AEA meetings. He was one of the kindest and most generous persons I’ve met.

Roger was the warmest and my dearest colleague during my 25 years at Maryland. I am totally shocked to know of his passing away. We had so many meals together both at his place with his wife Alicia and ours. Goodbye Roger …. Will miss you very much.

Arvind Panagariya One can always be a proud Indian even while living and working abroad.

We are proud of such Indians who are true ambassadors carrying message of India and Indians. Their contribution to India has been far reaching and deep.

Can we forget what #Einstein said about #Bapu .

Good example of why you should take wiki with a grain of salt. There is a good reason why serious scholars never use it as a reference source.

Have always been a proud Indian citizen.

The young are not the only first-time voters. 50 years after becoming eligible, I am excited to be voting for the first time this election season. Can’t wait for the day Delhi votes!!

🎉 Gotipua dance from Odisha captivated Nalanda University! Hosted by SPIC MACAY, the event showcased rich Indian culture through breathtaking dance resonating with students from over 25 countries. 🤸‍♂️🎻 #NalandaUniversity #CulturalHeritage   #SPICMACAY

It was a privilege for me to be present and speak at the retirement lunch of my teacher, Jagdish Bhagwati. Both Padma and Jagdish had taught me and much later by some coincidence my son, Abhijeet, too at Columbia | SIPA 1/4

At the retirement party of Professor Jagdish Bhagwati. Even as the picture was being taken he told me that I knew you won’t wear a tie and I did not want you to be left without company.

Had an interesting meeting with Minouche Shafik, President of the Columbia University. She was also the former Director of the London School of Economics. 1/3

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My remarks celebrating life-time achievements of three extraordinary individuals—Jagdish Bhagwati, Vijay Kelkar and N K Singh—at TIOL annual awards ceremony

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Hon’ble former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, conferring TIOL Fiscal Heritage Award on Mr N K Singh while Dy Chairman of RS, Harivans Narayan Singh; Prof Arvind Panagariya & Dr PTR clapping.
PMO India Ministry of Finance N. K. Singh Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) Ram Nath Kovind Arvind Panagariya