Today’s panel discussion on “Financial Regulatory Reforms: Not far enough, or overkill ” is quite apt in scope and timing. I am sure we are going to have an enlightening discussion on the adequacy and impact of the regulatory reforms. The eminent panelists would present their views on the subject followed by Q & A.
Second, policies geared towards market liberalisation, increased research and development and human capital formation, which could spur long-run productivity growth, have been hesitant at most in many cases. Third, even if some initiatives have aimed at increasing the employment rate of older workers, progress has generally been slow, partly due to popular resistance.