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Every time the Indian economy seems capable of sustaining high growth, welfare populism makes a comeback

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The same trick of free bijli-paani that saw the Delhiites vote in droves for AAP was refined further in Punjab

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Draft proposal intended to improve accountability in politics and deliver a reality check on poll promises

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It should serve as a warning against cheap shortcuts to power

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Competitive populism has put the finances of several states in peril. Fixing the faultlines starts with making a distinction between unmerited subsidies and targeted benefits for the needy

The Cost of Freebies
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States like Punjab and Rajasthan that indulge the most in economic populism are also the most fiscally stressed

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