The Promise, Threats, and Responsibilities of a Pivot to Quantitative Tightening

Quantitative tightening (QT) is the exact opposite of quantitative easing(QE); it’s the process used by central banks to decrease the money supply either by selling the assets they previously purchased or deciding against reinvesting the principal sum of maturing securities. We are more experienced with QE, which was introduced extensively in the aftermath of the global financial crisis to increase the supply of money and … Continue reading The Promise, Threats, and Responsibilities of a Pivot to Quantitative Tightening

An Investigation into Microfinance in India

“Microfinance is an idea whose time has come.” – Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the UN Since independence in 1947, India has prioritised the issues of poverty, rural livelihoods, and women’s economic and social empowerment. Whilst the percentage of Indians who live rurally has been declining since 1951  , this figure still stands at a staggering ≈64% . Poverty in India is also concentrated in rural … Continue reading An Investigation into Microfinance in India