How the Economics textbooks ignore Indian realities
Investing in India

How the Economics textbooks ignore Indian realities

2025-05-10
Ever wondered why economics feels different in India compared to what we study in books? In this episode, we chat with Alex Thomas, a renowned economics professor from Azim Premji University, about why Western economic theories don't always work in India. From inequality to real-world examples, we break down economics in a way that makes sense for Indians. Alex shares his journey from choosing economics by chance to writing a textbook that speaks to Indian students.  No complex jargon - just ho...
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