Author: Rajeswari Sengupta and Harsh Vardhan Title: Are more productive banks always better? Abstract: In this paper, we connect productivity growth in the banking sector with the subsequent build up of stressed assets on the banks’ balance sheets. In doing so, we highlight the problems of a methodology that measures […]
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Working Paper: Interlinkages between External Debt Financing, Credit Cycles and Output Fluctuations in Emerging Market Economies
Author: Akhilesh K Verma and Rajeswari Sengupta Title: Interlinkages between External Debt Financing, Credit Cycles and Output Fluctuations in Emerging Market Economies Abstract: We examine the role of external debt financing (EDF) in shaping the credit cycle and output fluctuations in nine major emerging economies. We show that sharp fluctuations in EDF flows are […]
Working Paper: Historical Institutions and Electoral Outcomes The case of India after Decolonization
No: WP-2019-033 Author: Shree Saha Title: Historical Institutions and Electoral Outcomes The case of India after Decolonization Abstract: There is now ample evidence that historical colonial institutions impact contemporary economic outcomes and some suggest that these links might be mediated by the influence of colonial institutions on electoral processes and outcomes. This paper […]
Working Paper: How far is the Indian nominal exchange rate from equilibrium?
No: WP-2019-030 AUTHOR: Ashima Goyal and Krittika Banerjee TITLE: How far is the Indian nominal exchange rate from equilibrium? Abstract: Examining misalignments from equilibrium exchange rates for eight key emerging markets does not find evidence of systemic overvaluation. Swings associated with global events suggest changes are driven more by surges in global capital. […]
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On Tuesday, 26th March 2019 at 11.00 A.M. in the Auditorium INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH An Advanced Research Institute established be the Reserve Bank of India (Deemed to be University) Guest of Honour: SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU Honourable Vice President of India will deliver the Convocation Address Programme: Academic Procession Invocation […]
Admissions 2019
IGIDR M.Sc. and M.Phil./Ph.D. Programmes 2019 1. Admission Notice 2019 2. Online Application Form for M.Sc. and M.Phil./Ph.D. Programme 3. Information Handout for M.Sc. 4. Information Handout for M.Phil/Ph.D 5. Sample Questions for M.Sc. 6. Sample Questions for M.Phil/Ph.D. 7. Mock Test link for the M.Sc. Programme for candidates to familiarise themselves […]
Bihar worst in nutrition: Expert
Prof Chand made the remark at a consultative workshop on ‘Agriculture, food security and nutrition in Bihar’ organized by the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) and Institute for Human Development (IHD)-Delhi at a city hotel on … Read More…
Maha farmers need permission to grow water-guzzling crops; experts disagree
Rice, wheat and sugarcane which together account for 43 per cent of total cropped area, consume almost 80 per cent of freshwater available in the country, shows a study Read More…
Families cut food, entertainment expenses to send kids to private schools: Research
Over 70 per cent of parents spend 30-40 per cent of take-home pay on their children education, placing significant burden on their family budget. Read More…
