New Delhi: In discussion with Vikram Chandra, Group CEO and Executive Editor, NDTV Group, economist Dr Lawrence Summers is talking about world economy at the 13th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit.
Here are the highlights:
Dr Lawrence Summers
10 years ago, you made a comment on whether women are suited for science or not. 10 years later, what are your views on this remark?
Here are the highlights:
Dr Lawrence Summers
- India largest democracy in global industry.
- The world economy has been worse, far worse before.
- We are heading into a period of slower growth.
- Donald Trump isn't going to be the US president and that is really a good thing.
- India is projected over next 5 years to be fastest growing economy in the world.
- I am very optimistic about the capacity of India.
- What are the chief concerns of investors coming to India?
- Speedy decision making has never been an Indian hallmark. There is still too much of sense in India, that being well-connected is particularly very important in the country. If this can be worked on, nothing like it.
- If you were in Janet Yellen's (US Fed Chief) position what would be your major decision?
- There is too much concern about austerity.
- What is your view on Kyoto Protocol?
- Growth of emissions has been from industrial countries and not India. You're right in protesting against it. The climate has gotten warmer and it is not because of India, your Prime Minister is right.
10 years ago, you made a comment on whether women are suited for science or not. 10 years later, what are your views on this remark?
- I would say that the world needs all the science it can get. Breaking down barriers is very important
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Credit to BCCI For Encouraging Cricket in Country: Sachin Tendulkar Demonetisation Will Push GDP Growth, Says Piyush Goyal Sachin Tendulkar Bats For Two Balls, Two Pitches in Single Match Under-Fire Trainee IAS Officer Accuses Pune Collector Of Harassment Karnataka's 100% Quota Bill For Kannadigas In Private Firms For These Posts What Trump Rally Shooter Did On Last Day Of His Life Elon Musk To Move Companies Out Of California Over Transgender Law Four In Five Americans Fear Country Is Sliding Into Chaos: Polls Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 2.39 Lakh Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.