The Deepak and Neera Raj Center on Indian Economic Policy presents a Conference on the Indian Economy with distinguished panelists. The event is free and open to the public.
I. International Trade and Political Economy: 9 – 10.30 am,
Chair: Dr. Mary Norris
1. Joseph Francois, Eddie Bekkers and Miriam Manchin, “Entry, Exit and trade Costs in Europe”
2. Leyla Karakas and Devashish Mitra, “Inequality, Redistribution and the Rise of Outsider Candidates”
3. Subhayu Banyopadhyay and Devashish Mitra, “Consequences of Outsourcing to Developing Nations”
II. Economic Reforms and the Indian Economy: 11 am – 12.30 pm
Chair: Dr. Rakesh Mohan
1. Ritam Chaurey and Pravin Krishna, “Labor Regulations and Firm Productivity in India”
2. Rajeev Dehejia and Nandini Gupta, “Financial Development and Occupational Choice in India”
3. Pravin Krishna and Heiwai Tang, “Production Networks and Resource Misallocation: India and China”
Lunch 12.30 -2.15 pm
Keynote Address: Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog
III. India – Growth and Sub-National Outcomes: 2.30 – 4.30 pm
Professor: Dr. Roger Betancourt
1. Poonam Gupta, “India’s Growth Story”
2. Vivek Dehejia, “Competitive Federalism and the Ease of Doing Business in India”
3. Pravin Krishna and Eva Van Leemput, “GST and Indian Growth”
4. Rana Hassan and Debolina Kundu, “The Growth of Indian Cities”
Kotak Family Distinguished Lecture: 5.30 - 7 pm
Welcome Remarks and Introduction: Professor Jagdish Bhagwati
Speaker: Jay Panda – Member of Parliament, India
