In this thought-provoking episode, Mukti Aryal, a financial economist and investment banker with an MBA and MS in Finance from Simon Business School (University of Rochester, USA), joins Dr. Niraj Poudyal, a senior researcher and economist with a PhD from Virginia Tech University, to discuss the real-world dynamics of capitalism, market liberalization, and economic transformation in Nepal and beyond. Mukti Aryal brings decades of experience in investment banking, mutual funds, asset management, and portfolio valuation, while Dr. Poudyal offers deep insights into policy design, economic inclusion, and education system reforms based on his work with organizations like UNICEF, USAID, and Kathmandu University across Asia and Africa. Together, they unpack how capitalism functions in developing economies, the role of government and taxation, and whether Nepal’s economy can balance growth with fairness and opportunity. GET CONNECTED WITH Dr. Niraj Poudyal: Linkedin: https://np.linkedin.com/in/niraj-poudyal-phd-12b85b159
