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Arvind Subramanian
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Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics; Former Chief Economic Adviser, Govt. of India;
Wahington DC
Born June 7
Joined September 2011
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Aug 13, 2025
    Devesh Kapur & I are pleased that, after 4-5 years of researching & writing & decades of reflection, our @HarperCollinsIN book on 75 years of Indian development (A SIXTH OF HUMANITY) will be out in October Announcement: harpercollins.co.in/blog/announcem… Pre-order: amazon.in/dp/9369891099?…
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Apr 24, 2021
    India's vaccine pricing being complicated/politicized. Three simple principles to follow. 1. Govt. should pay manufacturers reasonable price. This is not the time for haggling and creating uncertainty for private sector, domestic or foreign 1/
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Jun 26, 2020
    I am thrilled that beginning July, I will be joining @AshokaUniv as professor in the economics department and founding director of the Ashoka Center for Economic Policy which will attempt to do research and analysis on India and global development: ashoka.edu.in/welcome/storie…
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Apr 24, 2021
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    2. There should be only ONE price for vaccine jabs all over India. That price should be ZERO. So, vaccines should be free for all Differentiation and complexity are unethical, unnecessary, and difficult to implement. Free vaccines for all will avoid vaccine politicization 2/
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Apr 24, 2021
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    3. The Center-NOT states-should bear full fiscal "costs" of vaccines. Why? --Virus does not respect state borders. --Center has better access to resources than states --Fiscal "costs" are trivial compared to lives saved and economic activity preserved n/
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Dec 12, 2024
    As we celebrate @DGukesh’s incredible win to become world champion it is time to mark the occasion with a Bharat Ratna for @vishy64theking, the 5-time world champion, & the inspiration & mentor for the Indian chess revolution. In a truly global sport Indians are at the pinnacle
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Jun 10, 2019
    My @IndianExpress op-ed on impact of methodological changes on India's GDP growth post 2011-12. Reported annual average growth is about 7%. I estimate it at about 4.5%. 1/n:
    India’s GDP growth: New evidence for fresh beginnings
    From indianexpress.com
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Jun 20, 2018
    Profoundly grateful & humbled by these extraordinarily generous words by Minister @arunjaitley announcing my decision to return-for personal reasons-to researching & writing. CEA job most rewarding, fulfilling, exciting I have ever had. Many many to thank:m.facebook.com/notes/arun-jai…
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Jan 27, 2018
    It’s THAT time of the year. Coming Monday, January 29 afternoon, this year’s Economic Survey of India to be tabled in parliament by Finance Minister @arunjaitley. Follow #economicsurvey18. Survey-dedicated webpage to be announced soon. Happy reading!
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    Arvind Subramanian
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    Mar 21, 2020
    Wanted: Committee to Save the World. Coronavirus pandemic requires a global response especially as threat spreads to poorer countries. But the Kissinger question haunts,"Whom should we call?" 1/n