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We came through the dark archway into the dazzling light, intense heat and spectacular view of the Taj Mahal. Spectacular is such an inadequate word, we should pen a new one. Twenty five people diverse in almost every way but united in our response to the sight. Many of us had spent the previous evening walking through the crowded alley like streets of old Delhi on our way to Karim’s a kebab restaurant in this primarily vegetarian country. We had not yet lost Josh, gotten on the wrong train, had our guide threatened by police, been felled one by one by the stomach warriors of India or fallen in love with the women and especially children of the villages, but we were already fascinated and ready to begin our tour of two countries with our fearless leaders Professor Kevin Kolben and Harsh Dutia. We thank them for sharing this country with us and leading us on this journey to which they dedicated their time and their hearts. - Professor Judy Iskovitz (2010 Course)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Budget 2010: Will Rural India Get a Fair Deal?
Here's an interesting article in the Indian Edition of WSJ that provides insights into India's Fiscal Budget process. -Harsh
I found it interesting that the author suggested looking at the Chinese example and the consideration of a temporary government stimulus solution. It would seem to me, that the government should work to negotiate reductions in subsidies with the U.S. and other trading partners as a means to stimulate the agricultural sector. Perhaps the reduction of subsidies by the U.S. can be exchanged for a reduction in barriers to foreign direct investment in agriculture by India. -Todd
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I found it interesting that the author suggested looking at the Chinese example and the consideration of a temporary government stimulus solution. It would seem to me, that the government should work to negotiate reductions in subsidies with the U.S. and other trading partners as a means to stimulate the agricultural sector. Perhaps the reduction of subsidies by the U.S. can be exchanged for a reduction in barriers to foreign direct investment in agriculture by India.
ReplyDelete-Todd