The ‘Import-Substitution’ Policy in Post-colonial Countries: A Review
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
Post-colonial countries are those who were former colonies, and most of them, except China and those in East Asia, remain...
The Bilateral Swap Agreements, Chinese Currency and the Demise of the US Dollar
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
I examine here the role of China’s bilateral swap agreements (BSAs) and the internationalization of its currency Renminbi (RMB). A...
The Political Economy of Industrial Policy
By Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
This article aims to discuss industrial policy by focusing on a number of theoretical issues, in particular in relation to manufacturing...
Trade Liberalisation, Comparative Advantage, and Economic Development: A Historical Perspective
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
This article critically analyses the theoretical and empirical basis of trade liberalisation and finds that the arguments of many mainstream...
The Importance of Industrialisation in Developing Countries
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
This article also draws upon the East Asian economies’ abilities to allocate resources to stimulate industries and technological development. Despite...
Agriculture, Sustainable Development, and Government Policy in Developing Countries
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
Bandung Conference (1955) in Indonesia was the first large meeting of leaders from newly independent countries from Asia and Africa,...
The Study of Economic History and the Importance of Understanding the Past
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
At present, academic economics in the West (i.e. developed countries) are in a state of confusion, as their dominant economic...
Prospects of a Multipolar World and the Role of Emerging Economies
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
When we look at economic data on trade and output growth, there seems to be an economic shift gradually taking...
The Rise of the Chinese Economy and Growing Concerns in the United States
By Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
The article discusses recent global economic changes and will largely focus on two of the worlds’ largest economies, namely China and...
The RSS, ‘Hindutva’ and Rising Attacks against Muslims in India
By Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
The article will discuss the recent attacks against Muslims in Delhi and try to examine the ‘Hindutva’ (defined as extreme Hindu...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI
By Terence Tse
CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value.
A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...
