In this paper we look at 3 indices which are used by WGI, which are Freedom in the World Index, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Democracy Index and V-DEM indices. All three indices are almost entirely perception-based.
Sustaining a harmonious federal relationship can prove to be the route towards accelerated economic growth only if it opens up avenues for win-win situations for both the Centre and the states.
Financial inclusion in India has seen a paradigm shift since 2014 with the introduction of JAM Trinity encompassing Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) for universal banking access for all, Aadhaar for unique biometric identification, and mobile services for direct transfers.
The world and even India will not achieve the SDG promises on time, it is useful to consider which of the promises should be prioritised, to speed overall progress. Cost-benefit analysis can identify which policies generate the most socio-economic good for each extra rupee spent. Analysing more than one hundred relevant Indian policies, we identify …
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An evolved Intellectual Property Rights regime is the basic requirement for a knowledge-based economy. Technological innovation and scientific research require a robust patenting system. India is seeing a surge in start-ups and unicorns, and an efficient IPR system is an essential prerequisite for a healthy startup ecosystem. In this paper, we focus on analyzing India’s …
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