S. Subramanian is a retired economist who lives and works in Chennai, India. He was a professor at the Madras Institute of Development Studies.
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S. Subramanian is a retired economist who lives and works in Chennai, India. He was a professor at the Madras Institute of Development Studies.
The government enforced a strict lockdown for weeks, giving the illusion of responsible policy. Poor people are now paying the price.
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