Unlocking India’s Economic Potential: A Look into the Future

The 21st Century India Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy is hosting an event titled “India’s Economy in the Next Quarter Century: Opportunities and Challenges” on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 2 PM to 6:30 PM. The event will take place in the Malamud Conference Room at the Institute of the Americas and is open to individuals aged 18 and older. Admission is free for all attendees.

In recent years, India has made significant strides in its development journey, becoming the world’s most populous country and one of the fastest-growing economies globally. However, despite these achievements, India still faces fundamental challenges that must be addressed if it wants to continue on its path towards sustainable growth.

The event organized by the 21st Century India Center aims to bring together leading economists to discuss current research insights and explore how future academic work can address the most pressing economic issues that India will encounter in the next 25 years. The keynote speech will be delivered by Michael Kremer, a University Professor at the University of Chicago, and the co-recipient of the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. Additionally, there will be a special lecture by Karthik Muralidharan from UC San Diego, author of the book “Accelerating India’s Development.”

The agenda for the event includes a panel discussion on India’s economy in the next quarter century; a break; a keynote and special lecture featuring Michael Kremer and Karthik Muralidharan; and a reception where attendees can network with fellow guests. This public event is supported by