Ravi N. Mulani
India Calling
America’s most important economic partnership and security alliance in the next few decades will be with India.
The Curse of Low Expectations
The Federal Reserve is on the right path, but much more bold action is needed, because unless there is a truly massive change in expectations, the economy will continue to grow far below its potential.
A British Tragedy
Britain needs to deal with its budget problems, but now is not the time to do so
The Pledge to the Top One Percent
The Republicans have a lot of old, tried, and discarded ideas in their tax plan.
The 'Double X' Factor
The world’s women are still prevented from reaching their full economic potential in many countries
Unequal and Un-American
Our unequal society has now reached an economic crisis point, with America’s poor and middle classes failing to make ends meet.
The Fed Must Act
The Federal Reserve is failing to fulfill its mandate to pursue the goals of price stability and maximum employment.
POSTCARD: Don't Tear it Down
In the interest of preserving a special part of China’s heritage, the government should set aside areas as protected for historical purposes and make sure that they stay as they were.
POSTCARD: “New Colonialism?” Try “Good Investment."
If anything, China might just be doing a better job of aid and investment than Western countries have done in Africa.
POSTCARD: China, #1 in Clean Energy
In a surprising development for a young economy, China is on its way to becoming a global environmental leader.
POSTCARD: Natural Capital
It is impossible to imagine Asia without its sacred rivers, vibrant oceans, teeming forests, and stunning landscapes, but the continent will soon face life without its natural treasures if it does not realize their true value.
POSTCARD: The Chinese Worker, On the Rise
If workers are not empowered through fair wages and representation, discontent with the government and social instability may ensue—posing a major threat to economic growth.
Financial Follies
As the debate continues, many Democrats and Republicans are trying to outdo each other to see who can seem “toughest” on reform, but in the process, they are failing to understand which regulations really need to be in place for the economy to function well.
‘I Will Give You Nothing for That’
The small, symbolic act of refusing to bribe in the same manner as thousands of other people has emboldened many individuals in India and thus anti-corruption advocates throughout the developing world.
Making the Right Choices
For centuries, our elections have suffered from a flawed, plurality voting system.
