By Ishu Goyal (Ramjas College, Delhi University) | Edited by Ikshita Jain and Diva Sheth In recent years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been exploring the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as a means of increasing financial inclusion in the country. With a population of over 1.4 billion and only 400…
C+1: India’s path towards progress
By Karishma Malhan | Edited by Atiyah Krishnan Have you ever heard of the proverb, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”? That is exactly where the idea of the “China plus one” strategy came into play. This refers to the global business strategy by which corporations diversify their investments in the business sector…
The 28th Annual Lalit Doshi Memorial Lecture
The Department of Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and the Lalit Doshi Memorial Foundation invites you to the 28th Annual Lalit Doshi Memorial Lecture. This year’s esteemed speaker is Dr. Rupa Rege – Nitsure, Group Chief Economist (Larsen and Toubro Finance Holdings). Join us, to learn more about Challenges before the Indian Economy amid Global Economic Turbulence….
Is Four-Day Work Week a blessing for the employees?
By Nevelee Shekhar and Sreelakshmi Nair | Edited by Atiyah Krishnan and Ruth D’Souza Proposition What can a four-day work week lead to? More productivity and reduced costs. A four-day work week means employees would work four days rather than the traditional five, and instead of following the nine-hour work day, they will work around…
Multiple Faces of India’s Economic Disparity
By Parth Chhajed | Edited by Khushi Shah One of the biggest factors driving growth in an economy is demand. This facilitates India’s greatest strength, its 1.4 billion population that relies on domestic consumption largely contributing to its economic growth. But it has been observed over the past few years, the demand in the economy…
The Brochure for Seminar’23 is here!
With less than a day to go for Seminar’23, we know you are beaming with excitement! Here is the complete brochure for the two days. Pack your bags and get ready!
Hotelling’s Model of Spatial Competition: How does a Location of the Firm Affect Market Competition?
By Saloni Gala | Edited by Ruth D’Souza Ever wondered why Starbucks and Barista are located next to each other? Or why are there so many beauty salons on the same street? Why do fast food outlets, petrol pumps, restaurants seem to gather around in the same area instead of spreading around evenly in a…
The G20 Presidency: An Economic Boon for India
By Aman Kayal (Editor-In-Chief) You might have often come across the term ‘G20 Presidency’. But have you ever wondered what it means for India and how will it benefit economically? G20 was formed in 1999 as a forum for finance ministers and central bank governors to address issues related to the global economy after the…
The Lollapalooza Effect and the Decibel of its Impact
By Jillian Tauro | Edited by Aman Kayal As the season approaches, everything you see on your social media feeds will soon be related to the upcoming music festival our country is to host. The term ‘Lollapalooza’ has an immeasurable significance in the world outside of music. The term “Lollapalooza effect” was first used in…
Economics Declassified Newsletter: December 2022 Issue
Greetings! The Department of Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai is proud to present the second edition of its official newsletter- The Economics Declassified for the academic year 2022-23. This newsletter is our attempt to establish a space for the young minds where they can learn, gain insights and update themselves with the critical issues in…
Economics Declassified 