

The Great Indian Poverty—and Inequality—Debate
Apr 24, 2024
Expert on poverty and inequality in India, Maitreesh Ghatak, dives into the complexities of poverty decline in India, analyzing government consumption survey data transparency issues, the unique path to poverty reduction, and the intricate relationship between inequality, poverty, and growth in the country.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Challenges in Analyzing Government Data on Consumption Surveys in India
05:10 • 25min
Analysis of Poverty Decline in India and Growth Elasticity
30:02 • 2min
India's Unique Path to Poverty Decline
31:52 • 7min
Inequality, Poverty, and Growth: Insights and Challenges
39:12 • 10min
Navigating India's Data Conundrum in Poverty and Inequality Discussions
49:16 • 7min