When I first started studying economics, it felt simple.You had theories, models, data sets that barely filled a few pages. You could take your time. Now, it’s completely different.The world moves too fast. Prices, jobs, markets — they all change before you can even blink. That’s why Artificial Intelligence , or AI, has become such a big part of economics today. And if you’re preparing for the Indian Economic Service (IES) , you can’t afford to treat AI as just another buzzw

A Different Kind of Growth Story Not too long ago, India’s growth story was all about speed. The goal was simple — keep the GDP rising, build roads, expand factories, push exports. It was exciting, even inspiring, but also a little one-sided. Somewhere in that rush, we started noticing cracks. The air got harder to breathe, summers grew longer, and the land didn’t seem to rest anymore. Growth, it turned out, had a cost. That’s when the idea of green growth  began to matter. I

Every economics student hits this question at some point — Should I go for UPSC Economics Optional or aim for the Indian Economic Service (IES)? Sounds simple, right? But it’s not.Both paths are solid. Both open doors. But, truth be told, they’re built for two very different kinds of people. Let’s talk through it — not like a textbook, but like a chat between two people figuring things out. 1. Same Subject, Different Worlds You’d think both exams are twins — they’re not. UPSC