The political economy of demonetisation

Demonetisation was a brave policy to implement and risky. But then serious policy measures entail risk and India’s political culture is normally risk averse. As a result, it allows consequential missteps already More...

The poor in India will lead the Digital Revolution – here’s why

Popular articles about the poor in India, paint a dismal picture of ignorance, illiteracy and hopelessness. This language starts with the international media and percolates down to even local newspapers, which would More...

Effects of Demonetisation: A Brief review

Demonetisation has been the biggest economic measure that India has seen post-Independence. It has caused and will result in many social, political and economic effects. Some people criticised the move in the beginning More...

Demonetization: The Ultimate Weapon against Black economy

The black money is a much bigger problem than what appears to it. It provides a fertile ground for all the anti-social and anti-national activities like illicit drug menace, prostitution rackets, human trafficking, More...

Demonetization-The Major Reset In India

Through notification on November 8th, 2016, all currency notes of the denomination of INR 500 (approx USD7) and INR 1,000 (approx USD15) have been demonetized by Central Government of India. Those currency notes More...