Monthly Archives: September 2011

September 16, 2011

America’s Debt Challenge: How global trade can rein in health cost

Jagdish Bhagwati

Below is an article by Dean Baker and Jagdish Bhagwati, as appeared on CNNMoney. The notion of international trade in health care may seem strange. The issue may also seem far removed from the current policy preoccupations in Washington. However, … Continue reading →

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September 8, 2011

The heart of the problem

Jagdish Bhagwati

Just as the witticism in American politics today is that the intellectually challenged Tea Party activists are pitted against the snobbish Coffee House elites, a witticism for the current Indian situation is that ‘Anna’ Hazare is taking on what we … Continue reading →

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September 6, 2011

An Open Letter to President Obama on Doha

Jagdish Bhagwati

August 31, 2011 Mr. Barack Obama President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: As the window of opportunity for a robust deal on Doha Round is closing, with the … Continue reading →

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