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The Treasury needs to stop obsessing about fiscal rules: the Spring Statement should set out a growth strategy.

@jagjitchadha.bsky.social in @theguardian.com

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Labour's economic strategy is outdated. I can fix that | Jagjit Chadha
The last thing we need from Wednesday’s spring statement are incremental changes to tax and spending. Let’s have a clear plan, says Jagjit Chadha of Cambridge University
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March 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"We have not identified a shock that requires a fiscal contraction."

Jagjit Chadha on the use and misuse of fiscal rules.

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The UK is not suffering another Truss shock - Central Banking
The increase in gilt yields is a long way from the turmoil of 2022, writes Jagjit Chadha. But it does highlight flaws in the use of fiscal rules
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January 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Jagjit Chadha is standing down from NIESR after eight years - he's done a great job in bringing economic light to tricky challenges during this time
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Jagjit Chadha to Stand Down as Director - NIESR
Professor Jagjit S. Chadha is to stand down as Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) in December 2024.
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October 11, 2024 at 10:59 AM
As Jagjit Singh Dallewal's hunger strike entered its 50th day, I spoke to one of his comrades about the Indian farmers' movement and the historic Indian tradition of nonviolent protest.
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January 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Jagjit Singh on Friday became the third New York City cabbie to die on the job since July.

He leaves behind a wife and twin 10-year-old sons, who left flowers Tuesday at the West Village intersection where he was found.

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Third NYC Cab Driver Dies Behind the Wheel Since July
Jagjit Singh, 52, was found dead in his taxi in the West Village last week.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:39 PM
New post: UK Growth, Productivity and Investment
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UK Growth, Productivity and Investment.
. Jagjit Chadha (ex head of NIESR and now a Professor at Cambridge) and Issam Samiri have an article in the Journal of Economic Su...
mainlymacro.blogspot.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
“It seems to us that the drivers did not have enough time to really take care of themselves."
Third NYC Cab Driver Dies Behind the Wheel Since July
Jagjit Singh, 52, was found dead in his taxi in the West Village last week.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
My Op-Ed in today's @theguardian.com. Let's stop tinkering and adopt a credible economic strategy.

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Labour's economic strategy is outdated. I can fix that | Jagjit Chadha
The last thing we need from Wednesday’s spring statement are incremental changes to tax and spending. Let’s have a clear plan, says Jagjit Chadha of Cambridge University
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Start your day with some praise

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SHREE KRISHNA GOVIND HARE MURARI II SHREE KRISHNA SANKIRTAN BY JAGJIT SINGH II Most popular Bhajan
YouTube video by Devotional Sangeet
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April 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Jagjit Singh created thousands of shelters for stray dogs and sparrow houses in Gurugram, India, using recycled materials. His initiative, "Stray Talk India", is sustained through personal resources and community support.
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
an economist explains how today’s gilt crisis differs from the Truss gilt crisis

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The UK is not suffering another Truss shock - Central Banking
The increase in gilt yields is a long way from the turmoil of 2022, writes Jagjit Chadha. But it does highlight flaws in the use of fiscal rules
www.centralbanking.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Inside the minds of central bankers. 💷

Join Jagjit S. Chadha, author of ‘Money Minders’, at the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social, as he breaks down policy rates and the monetary challenges facing the Bank of England and central banks worldwide.

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March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Jagjit Singh Dallewal is one of the faces of a fresh round of farmer protests in north India seeking agricultural reforms and fair prices.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/p...
Indian farmer, 68, refuses hospital care as hunger strike hits 44 days
Jagjit Singh Dallewal says he is ready to die if government does not heed demands of farmers
www.independent.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 5:08 AM
“The path that Mr Jagjit Singh Dallewal has chosen has only one result”, Abhimanyu told me.

“Either the government of India will introduce an MSP law, or he will sacrifice his life for the future of the farming community.”
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The path of self-sacrifice: The Indian farmer on hunger strike for justice
As Jagjit Singh Dallewal's hunger strike enters his 50th day, I spoke to one of his supporters about the Indian farmers' movement and the historic Indian tradition of nonviolent protest
wcwd.substack.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Maybe my favorite hymn all time
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Jai Radha Madhav Mahamantra
YouTube video by Jagjit Singh - Topic
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August 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#positive #quotes #clarity #water #photography

You cannot see your reflection in boiling water. Similarly, you cannot see truth in a state of anger. When the waters calm, clarity comes.~Jagjit Singh
January 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
One of my blindspots as a political journalist is economics, I make no secret of it, but can we not just tell the markets to chill the f out

The UK is not suffering another Truss shock 👇
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The UK is not suffering another Truss shock - Central Banking
The increase in gilt yields is a long way from the turmoil of 2022, writes Jagjit Chadha. But it does highlight flaws in the use of fiscal rules
www.centralbanking.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
“It seems to us that the drivers did not have enough time to really take care of themselves and it really speaks to how grueling the hours are and that they’re not able to take any time off for themselves.”
Third NYC Cab Driver Dies Behind the Wheel Since July
Jagjit Singh, 52, was found dead in his taxi in the West Village last week.
www.thecityreporter.nyc
September 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
“It seems to us that the drivers did not have enough time to really take care of themselves and it really speaks to how grueling the hours are and that they’re not able to take any time off for themselves.”
Third NYC Cab Driver Dies Behind the Wheel Since July
Jagjit Singh, 52, was found dead in his taxi in the West Village last week.
buff.ly
September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Even Jagjit Singh is conphused, "hain...pancho, main kaddon number one baniya?"
December 5, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Jagjit Singh creó miles de refugios para perros callejeros y casas para gorriones en Gurugram, India, usando materiales reciclados. Su iniciativa, "Stray Talk India", se sostiene con recursos propios y apoyo comunitario.
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Y'days post: UK Growth, Productivity and Investment mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/08/uk-g...
UK Growth, Productivity and Investment.
. Jagjit Chadha (ex head of NIESR and now a Professor at Cambridge) and Issam Samiri have an article in the Journal of Economic Su...
mainlymacro.blogspot.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
So who might be the next Chair of the OBR?

If there is one at all...might not be!

Asked ChatGPT to help me come up with a few names...

Here is a list of the top 4 candidates, imo

1) Clare Lombardelli
2) Jagjit Chadha
3) Dame Kate Barker
4) Vicky Pryce

What are your thoughts?
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Hear from Professor Jagjit S. Chadha, author of ‘Money Minders’, at the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social, as he shares key developments in central banking practices and the decisions shaping monetary policies today.  

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March 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM