urban unemployment and labour force participation

Unemployment puzzle: NSSO data reveals opportunities and challenges

The latest #NSSO data unveils a nuanced picture of India's urban #unemployment, highlighting signs of recovery alongside #gender disparities and shifts in #employment patterns. #cmie #labourforceparticipation Read more »
covid-19 and clinical research

Reimagining clinical research – Lessons from COVID-19 pandemic

#COVID19 pandemic has reshaped clinical research in India, highlighting the need for collaboration, network-building, innovation, and efficiency, writes Dr Aparna Mukherjee. #clinicaltrials #lungdiseases Read more »
DESH Bill, SEZs

DESH Bill: India looks to match China’s SEZ success

DESH Bill seeks to revive India's SEZs, aligning them with global standards for economic growth and attracting foreign investment. #DESHBill #SEZs Read more »
another crisis for global economy

West Asian conflict sends jitters through crisis-ridden global economy

As the #IsraelHamas conflict pushes the global economy to the brink, the central banks will struggle to balance between #inflation control and #economicgrowth. #fed #rbi #ecb #boe Read more »
Harvard economist Claudia Goldin wins Nobel economics 2023

Claudia Goldin’s insights reveal roots of gender inequality

Claudia Goldin's pioneering research shows that gender gaps in the labour market are influenced by a complex interplay of social, economic, and cultural factors. #economicsnobel #HarvardUniversity #nobeleconomics #gender #labourmarket Read more »
Tobacco harm reduction products

Need to reimagine tobacco control, harm reduction: Dr Peter Harper

The world plagued by tobacco-related illnesses needs novel harm reduction strategies to fight smoking and its consequences, says Dr Peter Harper. #harmreduction #ecigarettes #vaping #heatedtobacco Read more »
Israel-Hamas war

Israel-Hamas war may upset RBI’s efforts to tame inflation

RBI's hard work towards taming inflation may not succeed due to Israel-Hamas war. #Indianeconomy #rbi #inflation Read more »
WTO ministerial: India opposes environmental barriers on agenda

WTO ministerial: India opposes environmental barriers on Abu Dhabi agenda

As India prepares to challenge the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a showdown at WTO ministerial conference is likely over environmental trade barriers. #WTO #EU #CABM #tradebarrier Read more »
October 2023 global trade report by WTO

WTO report sheds light on global trade challenges

As supply chains adapt to a changing landscape, the path to a resilient and inclusive global trade system comes into focus, says WTO's October 2023 report. #wto #wtoreport #worldtrade Read more »
AIF, investment,

EU green bond standards: Pioneering a global shift towards sustainability

The EU green bond standards will have a positive impact on the global #sustainablefinance market by setting a benchmark for bond issuance. #climatefinance #sustainability Read more »