The Pitfalls of Expert Communication: A Case Study of the Devaluation of the Indian Rupee in 1966

Summary: This essay examines the pitfalls of expert communication in policy-making, using the 1966 devaluation of the Indian rupee as a case study. It highlights the complexities and misunderstandings in communicating economic policies, particularly how expert advice can be distorted in political and public realms, leading to significant policy failures despite expert consensus on potential benefits.

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