By Deputy Editor, Surabhi Chhikara What do the 2022 FIFA World Cup, 1970 oil boom and the recent release of the film Aadujeevitham (Goat Life) have in common? They all relate to the Gulf countries and more precisely to the kafala system- a legal framework that has brought both wealth and tears to migrant labourers [...]
By Annavajhula J C Bose, PhD Department of Economics, SRCC The dominant paradigm in economics—mainstream economics—is criticised as loveless. It is economics without feelings. Absolutely correct. For the “main story economists tell of how their society works is cold. ‘Economic Man’ is a heartless, smart calculator; caring only about his own material gain and not [...]
By Jasveen Kaur, Junior Editor Migration has been an integral part of human history, dating back to nearly two million years ago when the first human ancestor ventured out of Africa in pursuit of new opportunities and lands. Presently, there is a greater number of individuals living in countries other than their country of birth [...]
Can an economy with resources and means stay collapsed for long? What can be reasons behind it? More importantly, what are its implications? Can the new ways and policies get the economy on its feet? Let us find out.
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