Reflecting  on the Global Economy (and India) throug the lens of COVID-19

By : A. Didar Singh

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Introduction:
That is obvious though not certain. In discussing the economy, we first need to ask the right questions in order to get the right answers. It’s also another way of asking what relevance these questions or answers may have? This is of special relevance in the present pandemic situation as ab initio it is turning not just the world but all concepts upside down! It's forcing us to question the basis of life and in doing so question the basis of our economic activity. But these are somewhat philosophical questions yet relevant for humankind to address. To begin at the beginning let us first address what COVID-19 is and how it is impacting the global economy.

Author :
A. Didar Singh is former Secretary to Government of India and Ex-Secretary General, FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)