The Cranky Corner: Putting Complexity Back in Policy
Jishnu DasMy attempt to simplify, but never over-simplify, the economics behind policy debates.
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Professor and economist at Georgetown University via Shiv Niketan, Springdales, St. Stephen's, King's college, Cambridge, Harvard University and The World Bank. The photo is me in my favorite blue sweater--a tad bit younger.
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