When was the Economic and Political Weekly founded?
The Economic and Political Weekly was founded in 1949 under the name Economic Weekly by Sachin Chaudhuri. It adopted its current name in 1966.
Questions about Economic and Political Weekly
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Who publishes the Economic and Political Weekly?
The journal is published by the Sameeksha Trust. The Trust's board includes Deepak Nayyar as chairman, along with scholars such as Romila Thapar, Andre Beteille, and Rajeev Bhargava.
What political position does the Economic and Political Weekly take?
The journal is known for left-leaning editorial positions. It has been critical of the Indira Gandhi government during the Emergency, addressed state complicity in the 2002 Gujarat riots, and was at times critical of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) government in West Bengal for not being radical enough.
Why did Economic and Political Weekly editor Paranjoy Guha Thakurta resign?
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta resigned in 2017 after an article about the Adani Group was removed from the journal's website under circumstances many found unclear or unjustified. The Sameeksha Trust stated he had violated his position by responding to a legal notice from the Adani Group without informing the Trust.
Who are some notable authors who have written in the Economic and Political Weekly?
Past contributors include Amartya Sen, Manmohan Singh, Jagdish Bhagwati, Romila Thapar, Angus Deaton, Jeffrey Sachs, Jean Dreze, Ramachandra Guha, and Kaushik Basu, among others.
Who is the current editor of the Economic and Political Weekly?
Economist S. Mahendra Dev was named editor in August 2023. He succeeded Gopal Guru, who served as editor from January 2018 to July 2023.