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India Back on Track: An Agenda for Reform

India has to make some hard choices in order to sustain growth over the long term. In making those choices, there is an important role for the state, but the state cannot be prioritized to the neglect of markets.

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By Ashley J. Tellis, Bibek Debroy, Dhiraj Nayyar
Published on Apr 21, 2014
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India Decides 2014

India Decides 2014 provides timely analysis on India’s national elections and their impact on the country’s economy, domestic policy, and foreign relations. It brings together insights from Carnegie’s experts in Washington, New Delhi, and around the world.

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Source: CNBC TV 18’s Think India Foundation

Episodes from India Back on Track: An Agenda for Reform — a series produced in partnership between the Think India Foundation and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, moderated by Network 18 Founder and Editor Raghav Bahl and featuring panelists Ashley Tellis, Bibek Debroy and Think India CEO Dhiraj Nayyar.

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This was originally broadcast by CNBC TV 18’s Think India Foundation.

About the Authors

Ashley J. Tellis

Former Senior Fellow

Ashley J. Tellis was a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Bibek Debroy

Dhiraj Nayyar

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Ashley J. Tellis
Former Senior Fellow
Bibek Debroy
Dhiraj Nayyar
Political ReformEconomySouth AsiaIndia

Carnegie India does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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