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Kunal Sen

Director, UNU-WIDER and Professor of Development Economics, University of Manchester
I am Director of United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), Finland, and Professor of Development Economics in IDPM, the University of Manchester, UK (on leave).

Previously, I have been a member of faculty in the University of East Anglia in the UK, Massey University in New Zealand, the Australian National University, and the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research in India.

My principal areas of research are political economy, macroeconomics, international trade, and the analysis of labour markets in developing countries.

While the principal region of my research is India, I also work on East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

How India’s economy has fared under ten years of Narendra Modi

Apr 19, 2024 06:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

More than 960 million Indians will head to the polls in the worlds biggest election between April 19 and early June. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seeking a third...

Economy

AI Is Supercharging Banks' Efficiency, But Why Can’t It Crack the Code for Profits?

Artificial intelligence is helping banks like Goldman Sachs and BMO slash task times and free up creative potential. However, industry leaders revealed at the Reuters Next conference that despite the efficiency boom, AI...

Healthcare Stocks Dip as Senators Push to Break Up Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Pharmacy benefit manager shares dropped sharply Wednesday as lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation requiring health insurers and PBMs to divest pharmacy operations within three years. The proposal intensifies...

Javier Milei’s Tax Revolution: Argentine President Eliminates 90% of Taxes in Unprecedented Economic Shake-Up

Argentine President Javier Milei has announced an audacious tax reform plan, aimed at eliminating 90% of the nations taxes. This bold move, introduced during a televised address on Monday, seeks to overhaul Argentinas...

US Tariffs Targeting Eurozone Imports May Slash Growth by 0.43%, UBS Warns

The US imposition of a 10% tariff on Eurozone imports could shrink growth by as much as 0.43%, UBS economists report. The decline depends on Europes response, with retaliation increasing inflationary pressures while...

OpenAI CFO: Trump Driving a World-Shaping AI Era, Musk Fuels Intensifying Tech Rivalry

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar predicts President-elect Donald Trump will guide a new generation of AI, as Elon Musks competitive push intensifies. With ChatGPT usage soaring and the video tool Sora emerging, OpenAI cautiously...

Politics

Burger King ‘We Don’t Snitch’ Post EXPOSED as Fake! Outrage Over Mangione Arrest Tweet Turns to Shock

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested Monday at a McDonalds in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The arrest unfolded after a vigilant customer recognized...

Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Immigrants—'No Judicial Review for Visa Revocations' Sparks Controversy

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that federal courts lack the authority to review certain discretionary decisions made by immigration agencies, a landmark decision that could significantly impact immigration...

Study Claims ‘Republicans Embrace Fake News to Win!’—Shocking Data Reveals the Truth About Polarization and Misinformation

A recent study published in the Journal of Marketing has sparked debate by claiming Republicans are more willing than Democrats to spread misinformation during times of political polarization. Researchers Xiajing Zhu and...

Trump’s Deportation Numbers ‘Didn’t Even Come Close’ to Obama’s Record-Breaking Total, Fact-Check Shows

Claims surrounding U.S. deportation numbers under President-elect Donald Trumps first term and President Joe Bidens tenure have reignited a contentious debate over immigration policy. During a Senate Judiciary Committee...

Watchdog Bombshell: Trump-Era DOJ ‘Bypassed Rules’ to Seize Data, Kash Patel ‘Targeting Media’ Sparks Fury

A Justice Department watchdog report has revealed that prosecutors under President Donald Trumps first administration bypassed internal guidelines during media leak investigations. Released Tuesday by Inspector General...

Science

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of...

Their DNA survives in diverse populations across the world – but who were the Denisovans?

It started with a finger bone found in a cave in the Altai mountains in Siberia in the late 2000s. Thanks to advances in DNA analysis, this was all that was required for scientists to be able to identify an entirely new...

Technology

iOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 Supercharge Apple Intelligence With ChatGPT, Genmoji, and Image Playground

Apples iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 introduce Apple Intelligence upgrades featuring Genmoji, Image Playground, and optional ChatGPT integration. These advancements redefine creativity, communication, and...

Apple Intelligence Surges as Servers Eye 2026 AI Chip Breakthrough With Broadcom Support

Apple is pushing its Apple Intelligence platform forward with the Baltra AI chip, set for a 2026 release. Partnering with Broadcom and leveraging TSMCs 3nm process, Apple aims to enhance servers, improve cloud-based...

Xiaomi YU7 Delayed Until 2025 in China: What’s Holding Back This Electric Crossover?

The Xiaomi YU7 electric crossover will debut in China by mid-2025, as Xiaomi focuses on critical testing and ramping up production capacity at its new factory. Xiaomi YU7 to Enter Chinese Market in Mid-2025 The YU7...

Google Bets Big on AI to Redefine Search and Revolutionize Healthcare With Bold $50B Investment

Googles parent company Alphabet is transforming the future with AI. From enhancing search to pioneering medical breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the tech giant is committing $50 billion to reshape industries while balancing...

OpenAI, Microsoft AI Cloud Pact Under Fire: Google Presses FTC to Unravel Exclusive Grip on Future Tech

Google is urging the FTC to break Microsofts exclusive OpenAI AI cloud arrangement, citing antitrust concerns and intensifying industry scrutiny. As regulators probe Microsofts market practices, rivals seek a fair chance...