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  • Lessons from China’s EV success

    Lessons from China’s EV success

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an opinion article for Financial Express about lessons India could learn from China's success with manufacturing and selling electric vehicles.

  • India and the APEC

    India and the APEC

    Nirvikar Singh, distinguished professor of economics at UC Santa Cruz, argues in an op-ed that, if India can obtain an APEC membership, it would help improve flows of knowledge, capital, and goods within the region through better coordination of policies.

  • China now has a huge debt overhang

    China now has a huge debt overhang

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an op-ed arguing that money in China was invested in ways that do not generate the funds to pay back the lenders or investors.

  • Moonshots and mind games

    Moonshots and mind games

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an op-ed for Financial Express about how India can achieve world-class excellence with its domestic institutions and resources.

  • An economic strategy for India: Many bottlenecks and challenges that India faces require deeper integration across levels of govt

    An economic strategy for India: Many bottlenecks and challenges that India faces require deeper integration across levels of govt

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an opinion column for Financial Express reflecting on India's economy in honor of the country's Independence Day.

  • India’s new research push

    India’s new research push

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an op-ed for Financial Express advocating for a university-centered model of enhancing research capabilities in India.

  • India’s skilling challenge

    India’s skilling challenge

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote for Financial Express about higher education issues in India. 

  • Decarbonising India

    Decarbonising India

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote a commentary for Financial Express about potential pathways to a zero emissions future for India.

  • The ‘good jobs’ challenge India faces

    The ‘good jobs’ challenge India faces

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote an article for Financial Express about inadequate growth in jobs with good wages and working conditions. 

  • India @ 75: Temper celebrations for now

    India @ 75: Temper celebrations for now

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote a column for Financial Express analyzing India's progress on its 75th anniversary as an independent nation in the post-colonial era. 

  • Accelerating science entrepreneurship

    Accelerating science entrepreneurship

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote a column for Financial Express about government investment in research and science-based entrepreneurship.

  • Edtech’s future in India: Affordability and access can be casualties of innovation unless they receive explicit attention

    Edtech’s future in India: Affordability and access can be casualties of innovation unless they receive explicit attention

    Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote for Financial Express about the role that edtech could play in India's educational system.

Last modified: Apr 22, 2025