Economic and Political Weekly

The Economic and Political Weekly is a peer-reviewed academic journal published weekly by the Sameeksha Trust, focusing on various social science disciplines. In January 2018, Gopal Guru was appointed as the new Editor, taking on the role for a five-year term. He succeeded Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, who had been the full-time editor since April 1, 2016. Guha Thakurta's appointment occurred during a period of controversy, as many social scientists were voicing concerns over the resignation of the previous editor, C. Rammanohar Reddy, in January 2016. This situation continued to unfold dramatically, culminating in Guha Thakurta's own resignation in 2017.

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The Possibilities of the Caste Census

1 week ago | epw.in | Alok Prasanna Kumar

Discussion around the nationwide caste census in 2026 has focused largely on its potential impact on the reservation of government jobs and education. However, a caste census could have other ramifications from a constitutional perspective that have not yet been fully explored or understood—ranging from a change in the very conception of what the meaning of the phrase “socially and educationally backward” is to political representation among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
World after Gaza

3 weeks ago | epw.in | Aamir Khan

The scale and intensity of the deaths and destruction in Gaza far exceed all thresholds of a conflict or a war, which has some semblance of mutuality of actions; this is an unwarranted and unilateral offensive aimed at extermination; a genocide in which the toll of deaths has gone up to astronomical heights far beyond any numerical calculus could bear.
Assessing India’s Offshore Wind Energy Policy

3 weeks ago | epw.in | Nirmal John

India’s National Offshore Wind Energy Policy 2015 is evaluated, highlighting its role in advancing renewable energy as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change. Despite missing the initial target of 5 GW by 2022, India aims for 30 GW by 2030, supported by international collaborations.
Monetary Policy, Financial Inclusion, Financial Stability, and Markets

4 weeks ago | epw.in | Partha Pratim Ray

This special issue of the Economic & Political Weekly is devoted to several leitmotifs of money, banking, and finance. With an emphasis on diversity and spanning over seven papers, this special issue delves into various themes. While some of the themes are contemporary, some are more classical. Dear Reader, To continue reading, become a subscriber. Explore our attractive subscription offers. OrTo gain instant access to this article (download).
Loans in the Time of Terrorism

4 weeks ago | epw.in | Biju Paul Abraham |Partha Pratim Ray

Pakistan and the IMF Lending The IMF, being a quota-based organisation, is often run at the behest of the bigger quota holders, dominated by the US, European countries, and China. Pakistan, despite being a serial borrower, exhibiting the features of a classic rentier state, was able to obtain continuous support from the US, China, and select countries in the Arab world on account of its strategic location and ability to build alliances.
CJI Khanna’s Tenure

1 month ago | epw.in | Alok Prasanna Kumar

Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s tenure at the Supreme Court saw increased transparency on the part of the Court and re-established the Court’s role in protecting constitutional values. His actions should set the template for his successors if they intend to restore the Court’s damaged credibility in the years to come. With a tenure of little over six months, not much was perhaps expected of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s tenure.
Shyam Benegal (1934-2024)

1 month ago | epw.in | Atul Tiwari

A Tribute I do not know where to begin when talking about Shyam babu? And about which Shyam Benegal? Benegal, the film-maker? Benegal,the teacher-philosopher? Benegal, the guy who not only made films about villages and moffusil towns but also helped little villages and townships to get roads, schools, hospitals, and electricity?
Debating Bureaucratic Apathy

1 month ago | epw.in | Supriy Ranjan |Pankaj Kumar

Institutional Decay and IAS Story in India The argument that the twin factors of political interference and internal incentives are the major reasons that have stymied Indian bureaucracy is only partially valid. It cannot be the sole cause of its structural inefficacy and failure.
Emergence of Free Trade Agreements as a Trade Policy Instrument in India

1 month ago | epw.in | Nida Rahman |Krishan Sharma

Free trade agreements have become vital trade policy instruments for India, addressing the issue of untapped export potential and harmonising trade policies with potential trading and strategically important countries. India recently inked FTAs with Australia and UAE in 2022.
Navigating the Nexus of Migration and Development

1 month ago | epw.in | Amrita Datta |Manish Kumar

Migration and Development in India: The Bihar Experience by Amrita Datta, Oxon and New York: Routledge, 2023; pp xviii + 220, price not indicated. Migration, a dynamic and multidimensional phenomenon, hasbeen an integral part of India’s socio-economic landscape. Over the centuries, the movement of people within and across the country’s borders has profoundly shaped its cultural, economic, and social fabric.