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Ace
Nice Interview
by Ace on Jul 12, 2003 10:13 AM

Excellent Interview with Prof. Rajan! He is one of the best minds in finance at Univ. of Chicago (great university).
-Ace

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Satyabrata Majumder
Protectionism? Who? US???
by Satyabrata Majumder on Jul 08, 2003 03:46 PM

good to say that u r against protectionism of any kind. and considering the fact that u r the preachers in the developing countries, u r quite right. But, do u hold the same standards as far the protectionism in the developed world is concerned. we have serious doubts.
take the agriculture sector or the airline industry of the Eurpoean economies in perspective.
and the bigger question is "would they EVER listen to U?"


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Pravin
Good Choice - First hand experience
by Pravin on Jul 07, 2003 08:49 PM

As a Unversity of Chicago Business School student and having taken course with Rajan, I am very happy with this choice

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sivaram tekuru
raghuram rajan
by sivaram tekuru on Jul 07, 2003 04:43 PM

It is a very informative interview which clarifies the myths about IMF. It also gives an insight and the working of this org. As a person he is positive and clear in his approach on issues like safety-net to individuals.
Raghuram Rajan,All the best as a Chief Economist,hope you and your thoughts become role model to the entire world
sivaram


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Farid Siddiqui
RR's interview
by Farid Siddiqui on Jul 07, 2003 01:34 AM  | Hide replies

I am very happy that an Indian is going to be the chief economist at the IMF. The interview was very perceptive. It couldn't have been otherwise with RR's wit and calibre.



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Priya
RE:RR's interview
by Priya on Jul 07, 2003 06:18 PM
I share your happiness even though I feel it is misplaced. This gentleman has considerable achievements, most of which are academic. As such I feel if he gets nominated some time in the future for the Nobel in Economics, I would consider it a consummation of his work done upto now.

IMF however is not a theoretical or academic body. Its avowed purpose is to support the economic order aka support the hegemony of the prosperous nations. In addition, Prof Rajan has not had any work experience in India. I am not clear how he can be of help to India. The other thing that bothers me is that the present government in India has a vision only in the religious sphere, nothing at all in the economic arena. It is not as though Prof Rajan's vision, of unfettered 'responsible' tariff free capitalism, is of a piece with the current Indian government's vision. So whether the Indian government can make real use of an Indian in a top slot in the IMF is questionable.

We may be happy but it is just ethnic pride. But I would like to wish him the best.

:p



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Sistla Siva Rao
Raghuram Rajan
by Sistla Siva Rao on Jul 06, 2003 01:31 PM

Although some questions posed by SB are banal, the interview is very informative and interesting. I personally feel, Indian should feel proud of RR.


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RS
Is Rediff interview correct ?
by RS on Jul 05, 2003 11:48 PM

1. What I know is that the MD of IMF, has proposed to the board of IMF, that Raghu be appointed with IMF.

How can we say that he is with IMF. A decision is yet to be taken.

2. There is no post of 'Chief Economist' with IMF. Raghu has been proposed to head the resarch department at IMF and be the economic counsellor.

Lets have our facts clear, as most journos, who are not financially literate, especially in India, get carried away.



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Arumugam K
Rahuram\\\'s Message
by Arumugam K on Jul 05, 2003 06:19 PM

It is excellent interview and good analysis by the great economist who in turn make all Indians feel very proud of him

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kk
Raghuram Rajan
by kk on Jul 05, 2003 12:16 AM

I think it is a very sensible interview.

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Murali
Appreciate
by Murali on Jul 04, 2003 11:08 PM

RRs indepth knowledge of Indian economics is appreciable. I appreciate for the openness in which the models has been portrayed instead of the usual, US model is the best attitude.

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