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- Op-Ed
Have you ever found yourself struggling to find a decent cabinet hinge? Or heard about a recent spate of cabinet hinge related disasters, turning it into a pressing problem for the public? Well, even if you haven’t, the government is stepping in to help. FED Programme Manager Yuvraj Khetan argues strongly against the government mandating quality standards for various products, and why they do more harm and no good! For The Statesman.
- November 4, 2024
- Op-Ed
Contrary to popular narrative, that gig work is exploitative and in need of regulation, FED Team Lead Ronak Pol argues that platform work allows gig workers to exercise their autonomy and make the most of the flexible work arrangements. Why over-regulating the gig economy will do more harm than good, for The Sunday Guardian.
- November 10, 2024
- Updates
Our guest for this episode of FED Dialogues is one of the strongest proponents of countries striving for GDP growth as a means of improving human lives at scale. American economist Lant Pritchett's arguments for growing the size of the pie are incisive and empirically driven, based on his work at the World Bank. He's done a lot of work in keeping alive the attention on the importance of growth by adding to the scholarship on how it is the strongest determinant for human development outcomes such as reducing child mortality or enhancing the standard of living of oppressed communities such as Dalits in India. Watch the full episode.
- October 28, 2024