Interaction between policy making bodies and academic institutions is essential
One of the best things the new finance minister did was to discontinue the practice of a pre-budget meeting with economists. This, apart from saving government expenses and skilled man-hours and avoiding heart-burn of the non-invitees, dispenses with a pointless ritual.
In large gatherings economists seldom interact fruitfully, generally remain impervious to others
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