Brookings: Experts - Arvind Panagariya

Climate Change and India

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In response to Secretary Clinton's call for India to help combat global warming, India's environment minister said that India, with over 300 million impoverished people, was not in a position to assume legally binding emissions. Arvind Panagariya reviews the debate and argues for developed countries to substantially cut their emissions before asking developing countries to commit to mitigation.

Will the Singh Government Transform India Into a Modern Economy?

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As Manmohan Singh begins his second term as India's Prime Minister, many challenges lay ahead. Arvind Panagariya recommends that to push vital economic reforms ahead, Mr. Singh's government must focus on both the business and rural sectors.

India's Political Economy: High Growth, Low Votes

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Political parties in India who have delivered high economic growth have lost elections in the past. Arvind Panagariya discusses how the state of the economy impacts voting behaviour in the country.

The G-20 Summit and Global Trade: Restore Credit and Resist Protectionism

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Global trade has declined considerably in the wake of the global financial crisis due to decreased demand and increased protectionism. Arvind Panagariya advises the G-20 nations on how to reinvigorate trade to stimulate economies through specific recommendations aimed at restoring the flow of goods and finances.

India's Financial Secret Weapon

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Originally thought to be immune to effects from the U.S. economic slowdown, many emerging economies have been hard hit. However, India has escaped the worst of the financial crisis, but how long can it last? In an article in Foreign Policy Magazine, Arvind Panagariya examines ways in which the Indian economy has not remained entirely immune to the tremors in the world economy.

Myths from Mumbai

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a new op-ed article, Arvind Panagariya discusses myths related to the recent Mumbai attacks, and identifies current issues regarding terrorism and the relationship of India and Pakistan that must be addressed.

The Economic Cost of the Mumbai Tragedy

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arvind Panagariya discusses the economic cost of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India and compares them to effects of the 9/11 tradegy on the New York City economy.

Doha: The Last Mile

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arvind Panagariya, a nonresident senior fellow in Brookings's Global Economy and Development program, and Jagdish Bhagwati, an economics professor at Columbia University, discuss issues surrounding the recent collapse of the Doha Round and the strides WTO director general Pascal Lamy is taking to salvage a successful trade deal.

How the Food Crisis Could Solve the Doha Round

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings expert Arvind Panagariya and Council on Foreign Relations fellow Jagdish Bhagwati discuss different arguments for the possibility that the food crisis could solve the Doha trade round.

India's Growing Economy: Song of the Crossroads

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arvind Panagariya discusses India's recent economic growth and how reforms can help this trend to continue.

India: The Crisis in Rural Health Care

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arvind Panagariya discusses the degraded state of India's health care system and how it is affecting the nation's poor.

Globalization: Outsourcing Will Be a Major Issue

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Arvind Panagariya discusses issues that are impacting globalization with Rinku Tyagi.