Mint Capital Calculus

By: Mint - HT Smartcast
  • Summary

  • It is fair to conclude that in a democracy all policy is politics. Ergo, all policy interventions should also be seen through the prism of politics. In this podcast, Anil Padmanabhan will explore this intersection of politics and economics to try and give you a fresh perspective on the week that was. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Episodes
  • 24: Why the Idea of a Cracker Ban Was a Flight of Fancy
    Nov 19 2020

    In the run-up to Diwali this year the Delhi government banned sale and bursting of firecrackers. But nothing really changed. Begging the larger question: Do bans really work? This episode examines this vexing question in a conversation with Biju Dominic, a behavioural scientist. 

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    24 mins
  • 23: Myth and Reality of Fighting India’s Air Pollution
    Nov 12 2020

    This week the Air Quality Index in Delhi and its vicinity began to rapidly deteriorate. Setting in motion the annual blame game. In this episode, Anil Padmanabhan speaks to Chandra Bhushan, CEO, iForest about the myth and reality of fighting India’s air pollution.

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    22 mins
  • 22: COVID-19 Widens India's Inequality Divide
    Nov 5 2020

    The covid-19 pandemic has ravaged the Indian economy. Less discussed is the economic scarring this has caused to those at the bottom of the pyramid. The loss to the have nots has worsened inequality, posing a serious challenge to public policy.

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    18 mins

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