12 December 2019: Air Emergency: What is the Way Ahead?

Sunita Narain
Centre for Science and Environment

Moderator:
Isher Judge Ahluwalia, ICRIER

Organised by:
Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) in collaboration with India Habitat Centre

Date: December 12, 2019
Time: 07:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003
(Entry from Gate No. 3)

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4 December 2019: Lecture on "Global Spillovers, Multilateral Cooperation and WTO Reform"

Bernard Hoekman
European University Institute in Florence, Italy

Organised by:
Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) in collaboration with India Habitat Centre

Date: December 4, 2019
Time: 07:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003
(Entry from Gate No. 3)

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24 July 2019: Does Corruption In Autocracies Growth-Intensifying? An Empirical Study Of East Asian Paradox

Shrabani Saha
Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln

Chair:
Saon Ray, ICRIER

Abstract:
Corruption is widely believed to negatively affect economic growth. However, many countries in East and Southeast Asia, either achieved or currently are achieving impressively rapid economic growth despite widespread corruption. Is this negative relationship equally likely to hold for autocracies and democracies? This paper examines the role of the political regime in mediating corruption-growth relationship using panel data over one hundred countries for the period 1984-2016. We find clear and unambiguous evidence that corruption-growth relationship differs by political regime, and the growth enhancing effect of corruption is more likely in autocracies than in democracies. The marginal effect analysis shows that in strongly autocratic countries, higher corruption may actually lead to significantly higher growth, while this is not the case in democracies. Hence, our findings support East Asian Paradox.

Date: July 24, 2019
Time: 03:00 P.M.

Venue:
ICRIER Conference Room (Ground Floor),
Plot No. 16&17, Pushp Vihar Institutional Area,
Sector 6, Saket,
New Delhi-110017

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31 May 2019: Launch of the book titled, “The Globoticsc Upheaval: Globalisation, Robotics and the Future of Work

Richard Baldwin
The Graduate Institute, Geneva

Organised by:
Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

Abstract:
In his book, Richard Baldwin, argues that the inhuman speed of this global transformation threatens to overwhelm our capacity to adapt. When technology enables people from around the world to be a virtual presence in any given office, “Globotics” will disrupt the lives of millions of skilled workers in most countries, including India, much faster than automation, industrialization and globalization disrupted lives in previous centuries.

More specifically, it looks at the measures that people and governments can take in response to such a tectonic economic and cultural shift. While the changes are inevitable, the book offers strategies that humanity can use to adapt to this new world, employing the indispensable skills that no machine can copy: creativity and independent thought.

Date: May 31, 2019
Time: 07:30 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003
(Entry from Gate No. 3)

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28 February 2019: Release of the Report “Exports to Jobs: Boosting the Gains from Trade in South Asia”

Gladys Lopez-Acevedo
World Bank and
Daniel Samaan
International Labour Organization

Date: February 28, 2019
Time: 09:30 A.M.

Venue:
Tamarind Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003

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17 September 2018: Solutions to save Delhi from getting flooded even with little rain

A. K. Gosain
Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Delhi

Moderator:
Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Chairperson, Board of Governors, ICRIER

Date: September 17, 2018
Time: 07:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003

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2 July 2018: Launch of World Bank Regional Flagship Report- "South Asia's Hotspots: The Impact of Temperature and Precipitation Changes on Living Standards"

Keynote Speaker:
Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India

Abstract:
South Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change. Given that many of the poor live in areas prone to climactic shifts and in occupations that are highly climate-sensitive, such as agriculture and fisheries, future climate change could have significant implications for living standards. At the same time, the effect of climate change will vary significantly depending on the level of exposure and the inherent adaptive capacities of individuals, households, and communities. It is therefore important to understand how climate varies spatially and over time at a relatively granular level and to better understand the corresponding spatial effects of climate change on living standards. This report will aid in the development of targeted policies to improve resilience of the people, especially the poor and vulnerable, to future climatic shifts. Using historic and projected climate and household survey data, this study investigates the historic spatial patterns of climate change across South Asia at the district level, the effect of changes in long-term average climate on living standards at the household level, and where the future hotspots may be. The analysis complements studies that have investigated effects of extreme climate events and finds that projected future temperature and precipitation changes could create a significant challenge for certain geographic areas and populations, which could reduce gains in increases to living standards that have taken place over the past decades.

Date: July 2, 2018
Time: 10:15 A.M.

Venue:
Jacaranda Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003

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25 April 2018: Launch of report on "The Anatomy of an Internet Blackout: Measuring the Economic Impact of Internet Shutdowns in India"

Abstract:
Internet shutdowns are a growing occurrence in India. In 2017, the number of Internet shutdowns in India more than doubled from 2016, while the total hours of shutdown increased by 20 percent. Very few studies have attempted to capture the economic loss due to an internet blackout. This study uses both secondary and primary information to estimate the loss of economic activity due to Internet shutdowns, an important consequence to be considered when ordering one.

Date: April 25, 2018
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Venue:
Juniper Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003

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29 January 2018: Water: Rethinking Service Delivery in India

Junaid Ahmad
World Bank

Moderator: Isher Judge Ahluwalia, ICRIER

Date: January 29, 2017
Time: 07:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003 (India)

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13 April 2017: Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Urban India

Ajay Mathur
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Moderator: Isher Judge Ahluwalia, ICRIER

Date: April 13, 2017
Time: 07:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road,
New Delhi 110003(India)

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27 March 2017: Three Forces Converging on Financial Services

Tiff Macklem
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Chair: Jaimini Bhagwati, ICRIER

Abstract:
Over the last 10 years, three forces have converged on the financial services industry: regulatory change, culture and disruption. In response to the 2008 financial crisis, the Financial Stability Board under the direction of the G20 introduced sweeping regulatory changes that have had far-reaching impacts. But rules and regulations are only effective for what we can measure – for everything else there is culture. In the wake of a series of scandals and large regulatory fines, banks and the regulators have become increasingly attuned to the importance of culture. Finally while global banks have focused on implementing regulatory changes and course correcting their culture, thousands of new FinTech companies, as well as large technology companies, have opened a new competitive frontier in financial services.

Tiff Macklem, will speak to these three issues. Dean Macklem will conclude with some speculative comments on how the Trump presidency may influence these trends.

Date: March 27, 2017
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Venue:
ICRIER Conference Room,
Core 6A, 4th Floor,
India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110 003(INDIA)

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8 March 2017: A longitudinal analysis of internal migration, divorce and well-being in China

Alok Bhargava
University of Maryland, United States

Chair: Ali Mehdi

Abstract:
The rapid economic growth in China has been accompanied by increases in levels of internal migration and marital dissolution. The problems are compounded by preference for sons and one-child policy. In light of this, Dr Bhargava would present his analysis of internal migration, divorce and well-being in China. Using longitudinal data from China Health and Nutrition Surveys covering over 19,000 individuals during 1989-2011, his paper has modeled the inter-relationships between internal migration, divorce and individual well-being, tackling methodological aspects such as joint determination of variables. The seminar would also elaborate on the key findings of the analysis. First, random effects probit models showed that migration periods significantly increased the chances of divorce. Second, having sons implied more stable marriages for men reflecting a son-preference. Third, results from dynamic random effects models for self-reported health showed different effects of separation periods for men and women; divorce did not significantly lower the health status. Fourth, dynamic models for systolic and diastolic blood pressures showed significant effects of Body Mass Index and alcohol intake. Further, implications of the findings for health policies will be discussed.

Date: March 8, 2017
Time: 04:00 P.M.

Venue:
ICRIER Conference Room,
Core 6A, 4th Floor,
India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110 003(INDIA)

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13 December 2016: An Update on Air Quality

Sunita Narain
Centre for Science and Environment

Moderator: Isher Judge Ahluwalia, ICRIER

Date: December 13, 2016
Time: 07:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall, Gate No. 3
India Habitat Centre
Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110 003(INDIA)

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18 January 2016: Chennai Floods: Lessons for Urban Governance

Vikram Kapur
Prinicpal Secretary/Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai

Abstract:
The recent challenge of facing the Chennai floods and the government’s response to the same puts Mr Kapur in a unique position of being able to spell out how to build resilience in our cities against floods. He will speak from his knowledge and experience of facing the recent floods in Chennai and the associated governance challenges in responding to the situation. His brief talk will be followed by a conversation with the audience.

Date: January 18, 2013
Time: 07:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodhi Road,
New Delhi-110003(INDIA)

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24 April 2014: Role of Business in Improving Cities– The Experience of City Connect

V. Ravichandar
Feedback Consulting

Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 07:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre
Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110 003(INDIA)

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20 February 2014: The Dollar Trap: How the U.S. Dollar Tightened Its Grip on Global Finance

Eswar Prasad
Brookings Institution and Cornell University

Abstract:
The U.S. dollar’s dominance seems under threat. The near collapse of the U.S. financial system in 2008-2009, political paralysis that has blocked effective policymaking, and the emergence of the Chinese renminbi have heightened speculation about the dollar’s displacement as the main reserve currency, which counters this conventional wisdom. Prof. Prasad argues that the financial crisis, a dysfunctional international monetary system, and U.S. policies have paradoxically strengthened the dollar’s importance. His book offers a panoramic analysis of the fragile state of global finance and makes a compelling case that, despite all its flaws, the dollar will remain the ultimate safe haven currency. Prasad will also offer his views on the renminbi's potential as a reserve currency, putting it in the context of China's growth prospects.

Date: February 20, 2014
Time: 03:00 P.M.

Venue:
Lecture Hall No. 1,
India International Centre,
Max Mueller Marg, Lodi Estate,
New Delhi - 110 003(INDIA)

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16 Decembe 2013: The Information Economy in an Internet Age: New Paradigms for Competitiveness and Economic Growth

Hal Varian
University of California at Berkeley

Abstract:
The transformative impact of technology, innovation, and increasing access to information is becoming clearer every day - particularly with respect to economies across the world. The Internet is central to these discussions, helping change the way we communicate and engage in economic activities. Economists and public policy scholars have been increasingly engaging with the impact that the Internet is having on economic behaviour and societies, uncovering increasing amounts of data and generating new insights.

Date: December 16, 2013
Time: 11:00 A.M.

Venue:
Inspire Hall,
Le Meriden Hotel,
Windsor Place, Janpath,
New Delhi- 110 001(INDIA)

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7 November 2013: Normalizing India-Pakistan Trade Relations

Zafar Mahmood
Punjab Public Service Commission, Lahore and
Rahul Khullar
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

Date: November 7, 2013
Time: 03:30 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre
Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110 003(INDIA)

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21 June 2013: Trade Hyperglobalization and its Future?

Arvind Subramanian
Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) and Center for Global Development (CGD)

Abstract:
The paper documents a number of key features about the trade since the mid-1990s including hyperglobalization, the dematerialization of globalization, reflected in the growing importance of services trade, the democratization of globalization, whereby openness has been embraced widely, criss-crossing globalization (the similarity of North-to-South trade and investment flows with flows in the other direction), the rise of a mega-trader (China), and the proliferation of regional trade agreements and the imminence of mega-regional ones. It discusses the proximate and deeper challenges confronting the trading system in this regard, outlines the kind of cooperation that will be required to sustaining globalization, and the role that India needs to play in this regard.

Date: June 21, 2013
Time: 06:00 P.M.

Venue:
ICRIER Conference Room,
Core 6A, 4th Floor,
India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110 003(INDIA)

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5 February 2013: Normalizing India-Pakistan Trade Relations

Ishrat Husain
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan

Date: February 5, 2013
Time: 04:00 P.M.

Venue:
Gulmohar Hall,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodhi Road,
New Delhi-110003(INDIA)

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