Kaushik Basu
Kaushik Basu is an esteemed Indian economist and former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, recognized for his impactful work in development economics and welfare economics. He has served as a professor at Cornell University and has contributed to various international economic organizations. In light of recent economic challenges, Basu has cautioned against protectionist policies in India, advocating instead for strategies that promote economic accommodation and constructive engagement with global trade partners.
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Leading Indian economist Kaushik Basu is part of a group tasked with devising new measures of economic success.
Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief | United Nations
United Kingdom· 2026-02-09
Kaushik Basu is a former chief economist of the World Bank and a prominent economic advisor in India.
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Costa Rica· 2025-12-04
Kaushik Basu, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India, wrote about diversifying export markets.
As the 50% tariff impasse continues, is retaliation an option for India?United Kingdom· 2025-09-03
Former chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu has also warned against a move towards protectionism.
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India· 2025-08-17