Jagdish N. Bhagwati
Poverty and public policy
Columbia University
problem poverty particularly acute india 14 worlds population misfortune almost twice large share worlds poor indeed shall presently underline question poverty amelioration center concerns beginning planning efforts almost four decades ago little therefore said distinguished indian economist already said ways therefore talk design public policy poverty indian audience carry coal newcastle old saying goes teach grandmother suck eggs nonetheless hope provide fresh perspective putting problem explicit analytical framework permits alternative policy designs sharply defined contrasted also intend draw international experience put efforts problems historical comparative perspectives