Publications

India’s Police State

In this article, I continue my analysis of India’s demonetization and explain how the cash ban is accelerating institutional decay, damaging the poor and small businesses, and pushing India toward greater state coercion.




Has Modi Made India Better?

In this Mining Journal article, I discuss whether Narendra Modi has made India better, why India’s investment climate remains difficult, and why foreign investors should be cautious about the India-growth narrative.




Indians Turn to Gold as Cash Runs Short

In this SNL Financial article by Angie Kean, I discuss India’s demonetization, the nationwide cash shortage, and why Indians are turning to gold, silver, and foreign currency as confidence collapses.



The Myth of Leverage

In this Acting-Man article, I examine why mining equities do not always offer reliable leverage to rising gold and commodity prices, and why valuation matters more than speculation.


India Tax Reform Faces Roadblocks

In this SNL Financial article by Angie Kean, I discuss India’s proposed GST, the roadblocks facing its implementation, and why the expected impact on mining companies is likely to be minimal.