Prakhar Misra

Prakhar Misra is an Associate with IDFC Institute, a political economy think/do tank in Mumbai. Previously, he was a Chevening Scholar reading for a Masters in Public Policy at the University of Oxford. He was also a Chanakya Scholar at the Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics from where he earned his post-graduation in Economics and Finance. He has been a fellow with Teach For India and with the Swaniti Initiative.

War and Peace in Economics

14 Aug, 2018

Prakhar Misra

The discipline of Economics has some pretty tough problems to solve. Psychology can lend a helping hand.

The End of Accountability

26 Feb, 2018

Prakhar Misra

The government wants to stop declaring its revenue deficit figures. This will make it less transparent--and less accountable to the people of India.

Who Will Teach The Teachers?

10 Nov, 2017

Prakhar Misra

Educational reform in India is hostage to teachers. We must reduce their power

Handle With Care

7 Sep, 2017

Prakhar Misra

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act is currently under review by government. It must not be diluted. It is essential to our financial system.