Bibek Debroy

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1. When was Bibek Debroy born?January 25, 1955
2. When did Bibek Debroy die?November 1, 2024
3. What is the academic specializations?Game theory, economic theory, income and social inequalities, law reforms, railway reforms
4. What is the key advisory roles?Chairman, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council; Member, NITI Aayog (2015-2019)
5. Who is Bibek Debroy?Bibek Debroy is a smart economist who helped make big decisions for India and translated ancient stories into English.
6. What did he do for India's economy?He advised the Prime Minister and worked on things like taxes, growth, and building roads and bridges.

Game Theory: A mathematical framework for analyzing strategic interactions between rational decision-makers.
Economic Advisory Council: A body that provides expert economic advice to the government or head of state.
Sanskrit Epics: Vast narrative poems from ancient India, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, central to cultural and religious traditions.
Insolvency Law: The body of law that deals with situations where individuals or companies cannot pay their debts.