National Bureau of Economic Research

National Bureau of Economic Research

In the last 9 months alone, 1,933 Maharashtra farmers took their lives, a stark testament to the ongoing agrarian crisis that remains untouched by political promises 

While there’s no crisis in the 250 cc space, Bajaj appears to have devised a great solution anyway

The outflow came following a nine-month high investment of ₹57,724 crore in September

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Cheap Chinese silk is choking indigenous sericulturists and weavers.

Playing his first ODI since last year's World Cup in India, Cummins produced a nerveless knock of 32 from 31 balls to push the hosts past Pakistan's modest total of 203 with 16.3 overs to spare

With international climate talks under way in Baku, the U.N. refugee agency highlighted how soaring global temperatures and extreme weather events are impacting displacement numbers and conditions

Precious metals offer liquidity and act as hedges against economic instability, while real estate provides tangible assets with income-generating potentia

Mr. Joko says he is ready to help with Modi-Xi meeting at the G20

Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and two others were proposed by lawmakers as the three candidates for the July 20 Presidential election

Unemployment is not merely an economic issue, but a fundamental political challenge that strikes at the heart of how we organise our societies

All parties endorse the freebie culture and are responsible for piling debt

Germany seems set for an economic crisis amid political instability

The chemist and former college president leads the Association of American Universities in challenging times

From serving traditional meals in car parks to packaging coffee decoction, the city’s wedding caterers are finding innovative ways to power through the COVID-19 crisis

The M&A wave is seen as startups begin to struggle with the virus' impact on their cashflows.

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What may be happening to the value of a private-equity portfolio in the COVID-19 crisis?

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The winner of October’s election will have to address a budget dominated by special interests

Modi is likely to take feedback from the chief ministers of various states to discuss the next stage of the exit from the nationwide lockdown which was imposed on March 24.

This deployment is in line with India's role as the first responder in the region.

1. Coronavirus crisis: Premier Mark McGowan details phase two of WA’s road to recovery to roll out May 18  The West Australian
2. WA to ease coronavirus restrictions from May 18, with 20-person gatherings allowed  ABC News
3. WA to return to work from May 18  NEWS.com.au
4. WATCH LIVE: Premier Mark McGowan reveals which restrictions will be eased in WA’s coronavirus recovery plan  The West Australian
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Ultimately, there are no easy solutions to reigniting a Covid-19 affected economy. It is evident, however, that addressing the public health crisis is non-negotiable, writes Haroon Bhorat.

This edited volume from the World Health Organization (WHO), which includes chapters written by MPI researchers, examines country-level responses to the international movement of health-care workers, both before and after adoption of the WHO’s Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.

Amid lockdown crisis, Guwahati NGO lends helping hand to musicians  Northeast Now

1. 'Response to coronavirus crisis has been anemic, spotty': Barack Obama slams Donald Trump's handling of...  Firstpost
2. What Barack Obama Said About Trump's Handling Of COVID-19 In Leaked Call  NDTV
3. Obama lashes out at Trump’s handling of coronavirus  Deccan Chronicle
4. ‘Absolute chaotic disaster’: Barack Obama criticises Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 crisis  Times Now
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Many Albanian couples are in crisis in their marriages and life situations in Greece. Prayer is really appreciated for these couples as well as for the people who try to help these couples in their struggles!

Beneath the scenes of turmoil in Greece, one OMer sees a different crisis altogether – and for the same reason, an opportunity for the gospel.

In an interview with OM Greece’s country leader, Kees den Toom (Netherlands), we learn about the current situation in Greece and OM’s response to it.

OM's Gabby Markus shares how his team is working with a local church to help people facing economic crisis.

Grief

Barack Obama has criticised Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pabndemic, and described it as an 'absolute chaotic disaster', according to reports.

As uncertainty looms large, volatility again jumped 28% on Monday as equity markets resumed trading after a long weekend.

If history is any guide, adversity offers maximum value. The global financial crisis in 2008 culminated in the index being up nearly 100% in 2009.

The impression was reinforced when Rajnath Singh, and not Shah, was appointed last month to head the 15- member high-power ministerial committee coordinating with states on ensuring movement of essential supplies during the lockdown.

The Centre's fiscal management of the Covid crisis vis-a-vis availability of funds to states might result in creating a coercive, rather than a cooperative federalism.

The trend of low power demand, now furthered in the post-Covid economy, and increased RE generation, will continue to put a ceiling on the PLF of the thermal fleet.

A case could be made out for including chief ministers' relief funds in the list of entities eligible for corporate CSR funding