Tag: South Asia
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Face to face with the law of unintended consequences
Recent experiences have reminded me of one of my favorite economist’s terms, the so-called “law of unintended consequences.” It is not a law in the literal sense, but refers to the idea that actions of people—and especially of organizations—often have effects that are unanticipated or unintended. Economists and other social scientists have long understood this,
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… in Bangalore traffic (a video)
This podcast portrays the chaotic nature of road traffic in Bangalore, India
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An “Auto” view of India (a video)
This enhanced podcast takes the viewer on a visual journey through India while riding on an auto rickshaw, a traditional mode of transportation.