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How the Economics textbooks ignore Indian realities

How the Economics textbooks ignore Indian realities

Update: 2025-05-10
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Ever wondered why economics feels different in India compared to what we study in books?

 

In this episode, we chat with Alex Thomas, a renowned economics professor from Azim Premji University, about why Western economic theories don't always work in India. From inequality to real-world examples, we break down economics in a way that makes sense for Indians. Alex shares his journey from choosing economics by chance to writing a textbook that speaks to Indian students. 

 

No complex jargon - just honest talk about how economics really works in our country. 
 


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How the Economics textbooks ignore Indian realities

How the Economics textbooks ignore Indian realities

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