Harm From ‘De-Risking’ Strategies Would Reverberate Beyond China – Analysis
China’s importance in the global economy has increased dramatically in recent decades, and it has been a particularly crucial driver
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Author: Siddharth Kothari
Siddharth Kothari is an economist in the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department, where he covers Australia as well as broader regional developments as part of the Regional Studies division. His main research interests are in macroeconomics and development. He holds a PhD in Economics from Stanford University.
Articles by Siddharth Kothari :
How Asia Can Ease Scarring From Lower Investment, Employment And Productivity – Analysis
The pandemic, coupled with trade disruptions and Russia’s war on Ukraine, caused lasting harm to Asia-Pacific economies, damaging growth, productivity,
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Asia And The World Face Growing Risks From Economic Fragmentation – Analysis
Geopolitical tensions have raised the prospect that strategic competition and national security concerns may trump the shared economic benefits of
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COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts: Drivers And Effects On Health Outcomes – Analysis
Cross-country health spillovers from vaccine rollouts mean the pandemic will not be over anywhere until it is over everywhere. This column
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How Trade Can Help Speed Asia’s Economic Recovery – Analysis
Trade has historically been a powerful driver of economic growth and poverty alleviation in Asia, though the momentum of lowering
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How Artificial Intelligence Could Widen The Gap Between Rich And Poor Nations – OpEd
New technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, big data, and networks are expected to revolutionize production processes, but they
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