Our cities are built with very low densities (floor space indices) means that they are unable to take on the correct spatial orientation of economic activities. This, of course, makes them socially expensive, and much more spread out than they need to be.
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Petroleum: Remove Price Control, Reform Taxes
The administered pricing mechanism (APM) for oil products was dismantled in April 2002. But the nightmare continues for oil companies, investors, consumers and even the government. At least the APM had a ‘logic’, however questionable. To call what we
Infrastructure Reform Requires Switch To Direct Subsidies
A government which never expected to lose was booted out. A grouping that did not expect to win has now taken on the reins of government. It was neither the pursuit of ‘Hindutva’, nor its dilution, nor the b
Truckers Are Really Overloaded
The truckers’ strike is finally off and the nation heaves a sigh of relief. But one wishes the real issues faced by the industry had been brought up on the table and resolved once and for all, even if it had meant a prolonged strike. Unfortunately, the truckers
Airlines Will Need Service Quality Regulation
With Delhi and Mumbai airport in competent private hands. one can breathe a little easy. The underutilisation of assets, absurd designs, quixotic operational processes that impose huge passenger side discomforts and costs may hopefully go away.