1. Definition of Cooperative Federalism (CF) Cooperative Federalism refers to a governance model in which the Union and State governments work together, sharing responsibilities, resources, and decision-making to achieve common national objectives while respecting the autonomy of states. It contrasts with competitive or coercive federalism, emphasizing collaboration over conflict. In [...]
1. The Politics of Economic Milestones Amid a lot of talk on this issue—India potentially becoming the third-largest economy globally—the reality is nuanced. Too often, this debate includes more politics than economics, transforming legitimate economic milestones into political rhetoric. India’s ascent to the 3rd-largest economy is often narrated with political [...]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, recently held the repo rate steady at 5.50%, retained the ‘Neutral’ monetary policy stance, maintained its GDP forecast of 6.5% for FY 26 (Financial Year 2025–26), and revised the CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation projection downward [...]
The United States (US) government’s imposition of a 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian goods effective from August 1, 2025, marks a significant turn in bilateral trade dynamics. This protectionist move, aimed at addressing trade imbalances and promoting domestic industries, is anticipated to have multi-layered repercussions on the [...]
Canada enters the second half of the 2020s facing a crowded and sometimes contradictory policy agenda. On paper its fundamentals — natural resources, educated labour, high immigration targets and strong institutions — look attractive. In practice, a string of external shocks, domestic frictions and political tensions makes the climb steep. [...]
I. Introduction The concept of “Ease of Doing Business” (EoDB) has emerged as a critical measure for assessing the economic environment of a country. It reflects how conducive the regulatory and administrative framework is for starting, operating, and expanding a business. Often seen as an abstract or cosmetic metric, EoDB [...]
When the U.S. adopted its America First policy, it triggered a global shift in trade dynamics through higher tariffs by the U.S. on key trading partners like China, the EU, Canada, and Mexico. These protectionist measures produced widespread inflationary pressures, unfavourable terms of trade, and broader financial volatility, affecting both [...]
Over the past decade, international trade has shifted from multilateralism toward bilateralism, a trend fueled by protectionism, President Trump’s “America First” policy, dysfunction in the World Trade Organization (WTO), and a perceived downfall of regionalism. Protectionism & “America First” Under Trump’s leadership, the United States adopted aggressive tariffs and unilateral [...]
What is SIP? Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a disciplined way to invest in mutual funds by contributing a fixed amount at regular intervals. It helps investors mitigate market volatility and create wealth over time. Understanding market correction A market correction occurs when stock prices drop significantly, typically by 10% [...]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, often referred to as “Tariff Terror,” aimed to revive American industries through protectionism. Under his America First strategy, he imposed high tariffs on imports, especially from China, arguing that such measures would reduce the U.S. trade deficit and bring jobs back to [...]