Blog Posts

Here’s a glimpse into my writing on finance, macro, digital currencies, and other ideas I’m excited about. Enjoy reading — and don’t forget to subscribe at economicshub.substack.com!

1. Beyond LLM-Driven Chatbots: The Case for Privacy-Focused Miniature AI Models
   Miniaturised AI may not match the robustness and convenience of large language models (LLMs), but they may address the critical concerns surrounding data privacy, resource efficiency, and architectural complexity.

2. Is War Good for the Economy? Explains how inflation, deficit finance, and military outlays can inflate GDP during war while hiding declines in living standards and productive capacity.
   ⬇️ Also available as a PDF Report (Download)

3. 2023 in Finance: Top Stories, Major Shifts and Evolving Trends
   A reflection on key themes that shaped the markets — from rate hikes to tech narratives.

4. Central Bank Digital Currency and the Dystopian World of a Cashless Economy
   As money grows increasingly programmable and traceable, should we sacrifice our autonomy in exchange for greater financial convenience?

5. A Sample Newsletter
   A quick walkthrough of my newsletter format — featuring curated insights, market reflections, and key ideas to keep you ahead.

6. Uncovering the 1992 Securities Scam: How an Indian Stockbroker Gamed the Financial System
   The original Harshad Mehta story — fraud, loopholes, and lessons still relevant.

7. The Panic of 1825 and How it Challenged the Credibility of Classical Economics
   How distinctively different schools of thoughts offer an explanation to the financial panics of the 19th century

8. The Rise of Decentralized Prediction Markets
   What they are, How they work and Why they could be the future