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An internationally renowned economist, Jagdish Bhagwati takes conventional wisdom—that globalization is the cause of several social ills—and turns it on its head. Properly regulated, globalization, he says, is the most powerful force for social good in the world.
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Jagdish Bhagwati reveals how preferential trade agreements have recreated the unhappy situation of the protectionist 1930s, when world trade was undermined by discriminatory practices, and argues that the world trading system is definitely at risk again.
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While immigration reform usually refers to unskilled labor, skilled immigration requires different policy action. Bhagwati and Hanson bring together today's foremost immigration experts to examine the phenomenon.
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Jagdish Bhagwati contends that proposals for immigration reform centered on guestworker programs will be unsuccessful in stemming the inflow of undocumented workers.
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In a review of Al Gore's The Future, Jagdish N. Bhagwati says the former vice president mispredicts our future by misunderstanding our present.
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Gender inequality remains widespread in India. Women could combat it by asserting their rights, says Jagdish N. Bhagwati.
See more in India, Economics, Women
Two preeminent experts on the Indian economy argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty: the overall growth of the country's economy.
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Jagdish Bhagwati argues that growth can reduce poverty and that slow economic growth will hurt social development, which he also argues in his new book with Arvind Panagariya, "India's Tryst with Destiny: Debunking Myths that Undermine Progress and Addressing New Challenges."
See more in India, Business and Foreign Policy, Economic Development, Emerging Markets, Infrastructure, Global Health
In an interview with Gordon Campbell of Werewolf, Jagdish N. Bhagwati discusses his concerns about the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Jagdish Bhagwati and Rajeev Kohli refute claims that the arrival of multi-brand, multinational retailers in India will hurt small businesses and farmers.
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Jagdish Bhagwati faults the Obama administration and the Democratic Party for fostering anti-Indian sentiment with their protectionist rhetoric.
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Jagdish Bhagwati writes that the Doha round's failure at the hands of U.S. negotiators forebodes the return of protectionism.
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Jagdish Bhagwati weighs the fate of the Indian National Congress, which he says is plagued by scandals, a worsening economy, and growing dissatisfaction with the Nehru-Gandhi "brand."
See more in India, Elections, Economics, Economic Development, Emerging Markets, Geoeconomics
Jagdish Bhagwati laments the choice by delegates at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development to offer platitudes instead of realistic solutions.
See more in Economics, Economic Development, Emerging Markets, Geoeconomics, UN
Jagdish Bhagwati and Arvin Panagariya say recent election results, favorable central bank policy, and the resiliency of previous reforms should give hope for India's economic future.
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Jagdish Bhagwati argues the failure of the Doha round's multilateral trade negotiations undermines the rule-making authority and dispute-settlement mechanism of the World Trade Organization.
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Jagdish Bhagwati and Francisco Rivera-Batiz suggest that interstate competition for illegal labor will force states with tough illegal immigration policies to soften their stances.
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Jagdish Bhagwati criticizes President Obama for nominating Jim Yong Kim to the World Bank presidency over candidates who would pursue pro-reform, pro-growth policies.
See more in Nigeria, United States, Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, World Bank, Presidency
Jagdish Bhagwati offers a primer on the major economic misconceptions that have allowed protectionism to re-emerge in U.S. trade policy.
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Jagdish Bhagwati criticizes U.S. President Barack Obama for failing to close the Doha Round, decrying outsourcing, and surrending to the "manufactures fetish."
See more in United States, Economics, Geoeconomics, Industrial Policy, Trade, U.S. Election 2012
Jagdish Bhagwati recommends developing nations avoid emigration restrictions to stem the outflow of their skilled workers.
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Jagdish Bhagwati argues that while the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is being sold in the United States as evidence of American leadership on trade, the exact opposite is true.
See more in Asia, Economics, Trade, U.S. Strategy and Politics
Jagdish Bhagwati and Rajeev Kohli make the case for proposed reforms to India's retail sector that would allow the entry of retail giants like Wal-Mart, Tesco, and Carrefour.
See more in India, Economics, Industrial Policy, Trade