How Can We Become a Global Economy with Closed Borders?
Have you ever read what’s on your passport? If, like me, your passport is Indian, you will see it bears the legend, “These are to request and require in the Name of the President of the Republic of India all those whom it may
Rakesh Wadhwa to Speak at FreedomFest
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“Immigration policy is one of the biggest issues facing America today. With migrant caravans approaching the border, asylum-seeking families being separated, welfare and healthcare systems being overwhelmed, immigration laws being ignored,
Fiery Debates at FreedomFest!
“By the collision of different sentiments, sparks of truth strike out, and political light is obtained.” — Ben Franklin
FreedomFest is known for its exciting and fiery debates, and this year is no exception. John Mackey, CEO
Are We Limiting the Borders of Progress?
Isn’t it ironic that amidst a race towards globalization of business, the major economies of the world are becoming increasingly protectionist in their outlook? The problem is that those propagating closed borders aren’t really
Rakesh Wadhwa to Present at the FreedomFest at Vegas
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Winner of the Frederic Bastiat award for journalism and chairman of companies in both India and Dubai, Rakesh Wadhwa has been invited to speak at FreedomFest,
Step Aside, Bureaucrats, And Make Way for Progress
We have seen markets fail, right? Some are quick to site such instances and proclaim the benefits of government regulation. However, government failure is often hidden and only a handful of people seem to be
What Lies in Store for the Global Casino Industry in 2019?
Revenues of the global casino market is predicted to rise to more than $525 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of about 4% during 2017-2023, according to the Gambling Market – Global Outlook and Forecast
Where is the Indian Economy Headed in 2019?
With major publications, including Forbes, warning of a coming recession in 2019, the ancient Chinese curse seems to be coming true – May you live in interesting times. And, what an interesting time it is especially for India, given that all
What Does No-Deal Brexit Really Mean for Businesses?
Brexit, a termed coined to denote the exit of Britain from the European Union, is scheduled for March 29, 2019. The decision to leave the EU was made with the meagre majority of merely 51.9% voting in favor of this move. And
Rakesh Wadhwa. Ever since, I was a school boy, I knew India was on the wrong path. Socialism was just not what we needed to get ahead. Government controlled our travel; government controlled our ability to buy and sell; and government controlled our freedom to move our money. My life has focused on the inherent rights people have. When I was in college, I never understood, what the governments meant by their "socialistic attitude". If people are free to buy, sell and move their capital themselves without any restrictions by state, then the welfare of people is inevitable & hence the countries they live in will become wealthy. The government has no right whatsoever, to point a finger at me or my business. I am not a revolutionary. I just want to light up my cigarette and not get nagged about it. I believe in non-interfering attitude to attain more. 
The Bastiat Award is a journalism award, given annually by the International Policy Network, London. Bastiat Prize entries are judged on intellectual content, the persuasiveness of the language used and the type of publication in which they appear. Rakesh Wadhwa won the 3rd prize (a cash award of $1,000 and a candlestick), in 2006.
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