In Focus Transnational Migration in South Asia: An Overview 17 Mar 2023 The movement of people from one place to another, whether it occurs within a state or across international borders, is considered to be part of the process of migration. It…
EconBuzz Silver Economy 14 Mar 2023 Silver Economy is a multisectoral economy, where goods and services are produced, consumed and distributed in response to the consumption demands of the ageing population. Markets in this economy deal…
Winged Thoughts From Ferrari to Red Bull’s AlphaTauri – Are Auto Brands becoming Mega-Luxury Lifestyle Brands? 13 Mar 2023 A new season of Formula One is upon us and as the adrenaline rushes through our veins while we cheer for our favourite teams, it’s difficult to ignore how these…
In Focus Participation of Women in the Rural Non-Farm Sector in India 9 Mar 20239 Mar 2023 Since 1980, the rural non-farm (RNF) economy has traversed an impressive growth trajectory as compared to the farm sector in terms of its share in GDP and employment generation in…
In Focus Maternal and Child Health: How has South Asia Fared? 3 Mar 20233 Mar 2023 In the current era, a comprehensive strategy for a nation's growth calls for inclusive development. With this in mind, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were established at the Millennium Summit of…
EconBuzz The Yield Curve 28 Feb 2023 The Yield Curve is a graphical representation of the path of interest rates for a range of maturities of similar quality bonds. The yield of the bond is taken on…
Integrate Should Health be a Consumer Good? Assessing the Relevance of ‘Commercial’ Health Systems in South Asia 25 Feb 2023 While rapidly advancing economies gain the advantage of GDP expansion, they may fall short in providing equitable socio-economic growth. One important aspect of human development is healthcare, which these blooming…
EconBuzz The Lost Decade — Latin America Debt Crisis (1980) 21 Feb 2023 The Latin American Debt Crisis, also referred to as "The Lost Decade," is the most traumatic economic event in Latin America’s financial history. In the late 1970s, Mexico, Argentina, and…
Winged Thoughts Starbucks: The Bank That Sells Coffee 21 Feb 2023 The McDonald’s of coffee, Starbucks is the most famous coffee chain in the world with more than 21,500 stores in 64 countries across the globe. Starbucks claims that it is…
In Focus Bracing for Impact: Possible Consequences of a US Recession in 2023 on South Asia 9 Feb 2023 Word on the street is that a recession could hit the US economy in 2023. Some economists believe that it has already begun. In the world of hyper-globalization and interconnected…