
SwaCast By Swatantrata Center
By Venkatesh Geriti, Swatantrata Center

SwaCast By Swatantrata CenterSep 15, 2020

SwaCon 2020 : Public Choice Theory
Session: Public Choice Theory: Politics without Romance
Speakers: Prof. Shruti Rajagopalan (The Mercatus Center at GMU)
Moderator: Sourya Banerjee (Swatantrata Center)
On the occasion of our first anniversary, Swatantrata Center in collaboration with South Asian Students For Liberty takes pleasure to bring forward our annual conference on human Flourishing #SWACON.

COVID - 19 Pandemic: Time for structural policy reforms?"
With the onset of the Pandemic, several nations have opted for a complete shutdown to contain the spread of the deadly virus. The impact of the lockdown will be having a larger impact on the economy rather than Public health. In the midst of all the disruptions and economic fallout, there is still an opportunity to build a more resilient and diversified economy given push for more structural reforms, keeping in mind Economic Freedom as the guiding principle of the nation’s policymaking.
This week Swatantrata E- Policy Conclave on “COVID - 19 Pandemic: Time for structural policy reforms?" by Dhiraj Nayyar, Chief Economist, Vedanta Ltd, and Former Head, Economics, Finance & Commerce, NITI Aayog.
Moderated By Venkatesh Geriti Founder, Swatantrata

Free Private Cities with Titus Gebel (Free Private Cities)
The free Private Cities provide an alternative world view to the conventional system by providing competition to the Governments and creating a free society based on security, Liberty, and Prosperity. The concept of Private cities serves as an illustrative example of building sustainable cities based on individual rights and limited state intervention.
This week Swatantrata E- Policy Conclave on “Free Private Cities: Making Governments Compete For You" by Mr.Titus Gebel, President, and CEO, Free Private Cities.
for more info: https://www.freeprivatecities.com/
Moderated By Venkatesh Geriti Founder, Swatantrata

Episode 2 : Reopening and Reforming Indian Economy with Dr.JP Narayan (Loksatta)
India is reopening! We are too little thrilled to start our lives after the partial end of the Covid19 lockdown. In the phase reining the economic damage caused by Covid19 disruptions, anxiety clouds the outlook admits the lack of business slowdown and fall of informal sectors. We at our E-Policy Conclave provide analysis on the current economic system and try to bring a perspective of the Future Outlook as a response to the crisis.
This week Swatantrata E- Policy Conclave (Pandemic Series) is set to bring forward the discussion on “Reopening and Reforming India's economy after Covid-19". by Dr. JayaPrakash Narayan, Loksatta and Foundation for Democratic Reforms
Swatantrata e- Policy Conclave a virtual discussion hosted by Swatantrata that will bring together various policy, development practitioners and researchers to discuss the current COVID19 pandemic. We are expecting to engage students, policy and development practitioners, entrepreneurs, academicians, and scholars.

Episode 1 : Best Policy Practices in the Era of Pandemic with Bhavana Anand (Centre for Civil Society)
Swatantrata e- Policy Conclave a virtual discussion hosted by Swatantrata that will bring together various policy, development practitioners and researchers to discuss the current COVID19 pandemic. We are expecting to engage students, policy and development practitioners, entrepreneurs, academicians, and scholars.
Best Policy Practices in the Era of Pandemic
Swatantrata believes that there is an urgent need to look at Covid19 in a more comprehensive and integrated manner. Swatantrata brings together various policy, development practitioners, and researchers to discuss the current COVID19 pandemic. On our platform we will be hosting weekly E- Policy Conclave (Pandemic Series) which aims to explore various topics such as Ethical and Legal Considerations in Mitigating Pandemic, Revamping Health Care System in India, Civil Society and NGO’s Response to the Pandemic, Best Policy Practices in the Era of Pandemic and Cherishing the Values of Life, Liberty, and Property.