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2017-06-28 Persons

5897.

Who is the new President of International Economic Association (IEA)?

Kaushik Rana

Kaushik Dave

Kaushik Saha

Kaushik Basu

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Kaushik Basu, an Indian economist, has taken over as new President of the International Economic Association (IEA) on June 23, 2017 and will serve the post for 3-years. He also served as senior vice-president and chief economist at the World Bank from 2012 to 2016.