Global Economic Policy Expert & Economist; Former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India; Senior Fellow at Brown University
Arvind Subramanian Biography
Arvind Subramanian is an Indian economist recognized for his expertise in global economic development, international trade, and the dynamics of international economic power. Subramanian served as the 16th chief economic advisor to the Government of India. He previously worked as an economist at the International Monetary Fund and contributed to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade during the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations, which preceded the World Trade Organization.
During his tenure as chief economic advisor, Subramanian played a key role in policy initiatives such as increasing public investment, simplifying the goods and services tax, addressing the Twin Balance Sheet challenge, conceptualizing the financial and digital connectivity platform known as the JAM trinity, and exploring Universal Basic Income. He also oversaw the annual Economic Survey of India, which became a widely referenced resource on Indian economic policy and development.
Subramanian is the author of several books, including "Of Counsel: The Challenges of the Modi-Jaitley Economy," "Greenprint: A New Approach to Cooperation on Climate Change," "Eclipse: Living in the Shadow of China's Economic Dominance," and "India's Turn: Understanding the Economic Transformation." His work examines topics such as India's economic reforms, climate change cooperation, and China's role in the global economy. His commentary and analysis have appeared in publications such as Economist, Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, New York Review of Books, and Business Standard. He is also a regular columnist for Project Syndicate.
Subramanian is a senior fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and a distinguished non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development. He has held academic positions at Ashoka University, Harvard Kennedy School, and Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies. Subramanian advises the government of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on macroeconomic and sectoral issues. Foreign Policy magazine named him a Top 100 Global Thinker, and India Today magazine recognized him among India's top 35 "Masters of the Mind." Subramanian's career spans international institutions, government service, academia, and public commentary, providing insight into economic policy, emerging markets, and global economic trends.
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