The Price of Disagreeing with the Regime + The Young Women in Economics Program!
Policy Post #153
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In our highlights, we delve into Neelkanth Mishra's article on the economic slowdown and its implications for India's growth trajectory. Don't miss the opportunity to apply for the Young Women in Economics Program (#YWEP), which offers vital mentorship to underrepresented students in the field.
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With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #153!
This Week’s Policy Focus 🔎
India's recent crackdown on protests, as seen in solidarity rallies for Manipur and Palestine, and peaceful marches for the RG Kar case victim, raises serious concerns about the shrinking space for dissent. The government's use of excessive force, internet shutdowns, and legal intimidation against peaceful protesters raises a critical question: where does dissent end and order begin? Peaceful assembly is a cornerstone of democracy, allowing citizens to raise their voices against injustice. Can India find a balance, ensuring public safety while respecting the right to protest?
Policy Charcha 💬
The best of Podcasts, Videos, Essays, Fellowships and other Career resources from the world of Policy and Governance from the week gone by!
📝 Article Highlight:
More money’s on its way! by Neelkanth Mishra explores the recent slowdown in India's economy, driven by a combination of election-related spending cuts, weakening exports, and a tightening money supply. It highlights how the RBI’s liquidity management has lagged, affecting bank-led money creation, and discusses potential measures to address the credit impulse slowdown to sustain economic growth.
💻 Opportunity Highlight:
Applications are now open for the 4th cohort of the Young Women in Economics Program (#YWEP), designed for final-year women students in Economics/Policy from non-elite colleges, and those from the Dalit, Bahujan, Adivasi, or LGBTQIA+ communities in India. This unique program offers free mentorship from experienced professionals, providing invaluable insights and networking opportunities to help underrepresented students advance in their careers. Apply now!
🔎 Databases and Guides:
100s of free Career Resources + Databases ✨
Video Highlight:
👉🏽 In the latest Explain it To Me series, Vox explores how our digital lives—through cryptocurrency, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence—are affecting climate goals. In response to a question from a retired New York schoolteacher, the video delves into the rising electricity demands of data centers, the role AI plays in increasing energy consumption, and whether clean energy can keep pace with this growth. Sponsored by Klaviyo, this video highlights the environmental impact of our digital activities while investigating possible sustainable solutions.
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