The author of The Great Depression of 1990, number one on The New York Times bestseller list for 26 weeks, now "challenges the gospel of free trade". Dr. Batra traces the roots of America's economic crisis to our increasing dependence on trade and presents a bold new prescription for economic recovery.
Indian-American economist, author, and professor at Southern Methodist University.
Batra is the author of six bestselling books of which "The Great Depression of 1990" reached #1 on the New York Bestsellers list in 1987.
In his works, Batra proposes an equitable distribution system known as Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT) as a means to not only ensure material welfare but also to secure the ability of all to develop a full personality.