The American political scientist Francis Fukuyama has argued that liberal democracies, with their political freedom and economic success, have three important pillars: a strong government, the rule of law, and democratic accountability. I would add a fourth: free markets. — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
I am a 10th class pass in Hindi. From 7th grade to 12th grade, I was in Delhi; before that, I was abroad. I came in not knowing a word of Hindi in 7th grade and learned Hindi and passed… — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
In emerging markets, slow growth in the advanced economies has shut down a traditional development path: export-led growth. As a result, emerging markets have… — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
Democratic accountability means that governments must be popularly accepted, with citizens empowered to replace corrupt or incompetent rulers. — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
Our actions will be at measured pace given the current market turmoil. — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
Capitalism’s biggest political enemies are not the firebrand trade unionists spewing vitriol against the system but the executives in pin-striped suits extolling the virtues… — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
Indian cricket fans are manic-depressive in their treatment of their favorite teams. They elevate players to god-like status when their team performs well, ignoring… — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
I don't think policy makers surprise unnecessarily. You don't pick surprise as a part of your policy. Markets value a certain amount of predictability.… — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
A monopoly is like running on firm ground. Nothing compels you to move, but if you do, you move forward. The faster you run,… — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
Strong government doesn't mean simply military power or an efficient intelligence apparatus. Instead, it should mean effective, fair administration - in other words, 'good… — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
Everyone may have some advise for the RBI. Some may advise, 'Cut your lending rates and raise the deposit rate.' How will a bank… — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
I have said repeatedly that the way to sustainable growth is to bring down inflation to much more reasonable levels. — Raghuram Rajan Copy Share Image
