Raghuram Rajan

Raghuram Rajan is a TED speaker who has written 1 quality-verified book, paired here with their talk.

Dr. Raghuram Rajan is the former governor of the Reserve Bank of India and former vice-chairman of the board of the Bank for International Settlements. In 2005, while serving as chief economist and director of research at the International Monetary Fund, Rajan warned of impending risks in the global financial system -- a warning that many regarded as prescient after the crisis of 2008. Rajan's studies include banking and the role finance plays in economic development. His 2019 book, The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind, analyzes the role of community in building healthy economies. In 2016, TIME chose Rajan as one of the world's 100 most influential people.

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What books has Raghuram Rajan written?

Raghuram Rajan has written 1 book in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Saving capitalism from the capitalists". It is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.

What does Raghuram Rajan write about?

Raghuram Rajan's books on Books Worth Reading cover Philosophy & Religion.

What is Raghuram Rajan known for?

Raghuram Rajan's intellectual legacy rests on his distinctive ability to identify systemic risks before they materialize and to challenge conventional wisdom about how modern economies actually function. Best known for his prescient 2005 warning about financial instability that preceded the 2008 cri...

What is Raghuram Rajan's TED talk?

Raghuram Rajan's TED talk is "How to revive and empower local communities" (2020). It is paired with their book on Books Worth Reading.