Pranab Bardhan
Pranab Bardhan, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, is the author, most recently, of A World of Insecurity: Democratic Disenchantment in Rich and Poor Countries (Harvard University Press, 2022).
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The Popular Decimation of India’s Democracy
The Popular Decimation of India’s Democracy
May 3, 2024 Pranab Bardhan examines the shrewd tactics and false narratives that underpin broad support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Pranab Bardhan on India, China, universal basic income, and more
Pranab Bardhan on India, China, universal basic income, and more
Apr 11, 2023 Pranab Bardhan highlights the costs of India’s crony oligarchy, assess the sources of China’s economic resilience, makes the case for a UBI in low-income countries, and more.
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Unmasking India’s Crony Capitalist Oligarchy
Unmasking India’s Crony Capitalist Oligarchy
Feb 13, 2023 Pranab Bardhan explains how the allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani embody the flaws in India’s political economy.
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Organized Labor After COVID
Organized Labor After COVID
May 3, 2021 Pranab Bardhan shows that while unions are adapting and making some gains, they still face major hurdles.
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Modi’s Performance and the Tragedy of India’s Poor
Modi’s Performance and the Tragedy of India’s Poor
May 21, 2020 Pranab Bardhan argues that the government's pandemic response is following a script that is devastating the country's poor.
