EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 29 MIN
The Hidden Government Debt
from All Things Policy · host Takshashila Institution
Governments can make debt less visible, but they can't make it disappear. In this episode of All Things Policy, Kripa Koshy speaks with Sarthak Pradhan about off-budget borrowing - the incentives that drive it, its implications for public finances and democratic accountability. Drawing on examples from across India, they explore why these liabilities matter and discuss reforms that could bring hidden liabilities back into the public eye.Read more: https://fincomindia.nic.in/asset/doc/commission-reports/16th-FC/studies/commission/A%20Study%20of%20Off-Budget%20Borrowings%20in%20India%20by%20WB.pdfAll Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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