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In this episode of Arth Niti, Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy, ISB, is in conversation with Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha. This discussion unravels the journey of Nithin Kamath to deep dive into the intricacies of day trading, risk management, running a business, and the critical factors influencing financial success. They uncover the role of optimal regulation, and technology in developing the financial markets in India. Nithin also sheds light on his impactful investments through Rainmatter, contributing to societal well-being.
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In this episode of Arth Niti, join Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy at ISB, as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Philippe Bacchetta, Swiss Finance Institute Professor of Macroeconomics at the University of Lausanne. Together, they explore the complexities of exchange rate systems and the nuances of international capital flows. The discussion then shifts to a critical analysis of the 'original sin' in emerging markets and its far-reaching consequences. Concluding the episode, they delve into the challenges and strategies surrounding De-dollarisation and the optimization of central bank reserves.
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In this episode of Arth Niti, Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy, ISB, is in conversation with Philipp Kircher, Irving M Ives Professor of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and Professor at University of Louvain. This episode delves into the intricacies of the labor market and shed light on how workers find jobs. They look at unemployment, job market mismatch, examine the impact of various interventions to make job search process easier, and chart the evolution of job search processes over the decades. Finally, they discuss the potential impact of the gig economy and AI on the future of work.
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In this episode of Arth Niti, Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy, ISB, is in conversation with Giacomo Calzolari, Professor of Economics at the European University Institute. They delve into the realms of industrial organisation, competition policy, and the transformative influence of AI in the marketplace. They also touch upon its implications on consumer welfare and the nuances of algorithm-driven decisions.
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In the latest episode of Arth Niti, Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy, ISB, is in conversation with Prachi Mishra, Chief of Systemic Issues Division at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They talk about her work on public debt, trade, and monetary policy and the role of the IMF, Finance Commission, and FRBM Committee in policymaking.
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In this episode of Arth Niti, hosted by Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy, ISB, we have Professor Amartya Lahiri, Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia. Together, they delve into India's economic nuances, from the discontinuation of INR 2000 notes to the impacts of demonetization, comparisons of monetary policies, and the pivotal role of the Government in inflation control. They also examine the ever-evolving disparities across rural/urban sectors and castes.
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In this episode of Arth Niti, Shekhar Tomar, Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy at ISB, engages in a conversation with Tamal Bandyopadhyay, a noted business journalist, to discuss various banking issues in India. They delve into the evolution of the banking sector in India over the years, the challenges posed by non-performing assets, and the crucial role played by the Reserve Bank of India in resolving these issues.
Interview date: May 7, 2021
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In this episode of Arth Niti, Professor Shekhar Tomar is in conversation with Professor Oriana Bandiera on labour markets, poverty traps, gender pay gaps, among other issues. They also talk about #WhatEconomistsReallyDo, an initiative to bridge the gap between public perceptions and what economists do.
Oriana Bandiera is Sir Anthony Atkinson Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, and a fellow of the British Academy, the Econometric Society, CEPR, BREAD, and IZA. In her research, she looks at gender gaps, poverty, and unemployment-related issues. She has won various prizes for her research, IZA Young Labor Economist Prize (2008), the Carlo Alberto Medal (2011), the Ester Boserup Prize (2018), the Yrjö Jahnsson Award(2019), and the Arrow Award (2021).
Interveiw date: 14th Dec 2021
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In this episode of Arth Niti, Professor Shekhar Tomar is in conversation with Montek Singh Ahluwalia about his work, reforms and inclusive growth. They also touch upon dysfunctional subsidies and their repercussions.
Mr. Ahluwalia served as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission between 2004-2014. He is a Padma Vibhushan Awardee and recently authored a book, “Backstage”, to recount his experiences in the public policy domain.
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Dr. Subbarao talks about the impact of the pandemic on the economy, reflects on the challenges posed and the role of the RBI amidst this. In the interview with Prof. Shekhar Tomar, who has worked at the RBI earlier, Dr. Subbarao reflects on the challenges during his tenure as the RBI governor, his journey and his learnings.
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In this interview, hosted by Professor Shekhar Tomar, Professor Viral V. Acharya talks about central banking, the NPA crisis, and the performance of the central banks during the pandemic. Viral served as the Deputy Governor at the Reserve Bank of India, in charge of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets, Financial Stability, and Research, between 2017-19. This discussion also presents the broad rationale behind some of the policy decisions during his tenure.
Interview date: 24 Feb 2022.
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This episode of Arth Niti sees Professor Shekhar Tomar in conversation with Professor Dilip Mookherjee about his work on land reforms, market power of intermediaries in agriculture, inequality, and the rise of automation. Prof. Mookherjee is Professor of Economics and Director, Institute for Economic Development at Boston University.
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This episode of Arth Niti sees Professor Shekhar Tomar engaging Professor Arvind Panagariya in a conversation on the debate around growth issues in India since the 1930s, and his work on economic reforms, trade policy, and inequality. Professor Panagariya, the Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy at Columbia University, is a Padma Bhushan awardee who served as the first vice-chairman of NITI Aayog.
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In this interview, hosted by Professor Shekhar Tomar, Professor Ila Patnaik brings forth her views on financial sector regulation and how the intersection of economics and politics ultimately shapes policymaking.
Ila Patnaik is a professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy and works on open economy macroeconomics. She served as the Principal Economic Adviser during the first term of Prime Minister Modi. Her research work has provided a foundation for some of India's crucial financial sector reforms in the last decade.
Interview date: 16th Feb 2022.
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This episode of Arth Niti, hosted by Professor Shekhar Tomar, sees him in conversation with Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Professor of Finance, ISB, and Former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India. The discussion is centred on firm growth, the bias of credit rating agencies, and asset quality review, among many other policy-related issues pertinent to India.
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Interview date: 01st July 2022
