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Crises past and present
A recursive history of economic boom and bust — and lessons unlearnt.
Sakib Sherani
Challenging the CW
Half-baked economic beliefs continue to pervade the discourse.
Economic pressure points
Inept economic management could amplify US pressure.
Burying Dar-nomics
Economic policy has been misguided and damaging since 2013.
Another brick in the wall
It’s a sad reflection on us when we lionise corrupt leaders.
The strong rupee policy
Debate regarding the rupee is ignoring two 800-pound gorillas in the room.
A few good men
Finally, Pakistan has a tryst with rule of law.
Heavy hand of the state
Is a caring, responsive state too distant a dream?
Facets of inequality
Inequality has broader dimensions beyond wealth or income.
A shadow budget
Some bold thinking is required on the economic policy front
Economic survey 2016-2017: Sizing up growth
The Survey will give an indication whether the govt has been successful in shifting the economy into a higher gear.
The budgetary framework
Budget-making in Pakistan lacks transparency, accountability and participation.
Reviving Pakistan’s exports
Changing policymakers’ mindset is part of the challenge.
Flight of the flamingos
A structured and formal process is needed to ‘negotiate’ reforms within the polity.
Clarity on CPEC
Two key concerns have been allayed by greater disclosure.
Undemocratic data
An obsession with the economy is undermining democracy.
Growth vs development
Economic growth is not a sufficient condition for development.
The ‘Rashomon’ effect
Two completely different narratives on the economy are in the field.
Faces of institutional failure
PIA and CAA have a lot to answer for in the crash of PK-661.
Reading tea leaves
The year 2017 is likely to be another turbulent one.