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Hafta 480: Indian think tanks, Congress’s inevitability, ‘Ram’ in election campaigns
NL Hafta
The Influence of Bureaucrats, Consultants, and Think Tanks on Policy Decisions
The chapter explores the role of generalists in bureaucracy and consultants like McKinsey, comparing their impact on policy decisions. It discusses the influence of think tanks in policymaking, questioning their impartiality and effectiveness, and emphasizes the importance of intellectuals in shaping democracy through idea contestation. The conversation raises concerns about the increasing reliance on consultants in the Indian bureaucracy, reflecting on the implications for public administration reforms and accountability.
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