How to end the crisis in trade multilateralism

There is no second opinion that trade multilateralism is in crisis. This was proved again at the recently concluded unsuccessful ministerial conference of the WTO (World Trade Organisation) members in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is neither a one-off event nor just confined to trade. Since the financial crisis of 2008,...

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Chinese economy in 2018 and beyond

In the coming years, China shall aim at high-quality development, while seeking to forestall financial and international risks.The recent Central Economic Work Conference marked a historical point in China's economic development. After Mao's struggle for the mainland's sovereignty, and Deng's economic reforms and opening-up, President Xi's team seeks to complete...

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The madness of GPA number counting

Education, by and large, has turned more into a spending machine than a return generating one for society. The higher education mania at any cost has dragged us into a trap from where no immediate reprieve is likely. The current situation that we are observing and experiencing is not a...

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