

Kaushik Basu
Professor of Economics and Carl Marks Professor, Cornell University
Kaushik Basu is Professor of Economics and Carl Marks Professor at Cornell University; and former chief economist of the World Bank and chief economic adviser to the Indian Government. Basu’s research interest spans development economics, welfare economics, game theory and industrial organization. As a policymaker, he was engaged in macro fiscal policymaking, multilateral policy coordination and development policy work in several continents.
Recent work by Kaushik Basu
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To each according to their needs
The Covid pandemic is an opportunity to look for radical answers to big questions that would not be possible in normal times
Published 02.06.21
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The republic of beliefs
The power of law comes through its ability to help people build up expectations about one another’s behaviour
Published 13.02.19
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The changing face of development: A conversation with Kaushik Basu
Kaushik Basu discusses global development issues, including the World Bank’s changing mission and its engagement with the world
Published 21.06.17
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The changing face of development policy in India: A conversation with Kaushik Basu
Kaushik Basu discusses India-specific issues including the use of economic knowledge in policymaking and the role of values in public service delivery
Published 21.06.17