Hi, let me tell you the reason for writing this newsletter. I read a lot, thought why not write about the articles I read. My name is Aditi Taswala, and I hope to inform about economics, politics and its intersection with the world of business.
Don't write because you are smart. Write because you are stupid and have something to learn. -Sahil Lavingia
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Water economics in India
Incentives ensure smooth and equitable division of resources. Water has been commoditised for the urban population but not priced at fair terms (due to politicisation of the issue). Result- the low income communities where the supply is low pays more for the same commodity.
Read more about it here- Check out this edition of the Beyond The First Order newsletter by The Ken
Health pandemic or Hunger pandemic- which can we avoid?
UNWFP warns of high risk of famine in various African and Asian countries. While the world focuses on COVID-19 numbers the direct effect is the inability to provide food to those who need it the most.
"Unless we take action now, we should be prepared for a significant rise in conflict, hunger and poverty. The spectre of multiple famines looms," - UN's head of humanitarian affairs, Mark Lowcock
Read more about it here-https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/facing-double-pandemic-body-warns-mega-famines-200507174314330.html
International Financial System
This article talks about the history of American dominance in the international financial system. The after effect of World War II was the need for robust financial system what will the effect of COVID-19 be on the way we transact?
Read more about it here- The Economist
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