Bhuvana Anand believes that libertarians fall short of maximizing human flourishing because their worldview lacks space for coercion. But who gets to decide what the “right” kind of coercion looks like? Should society be trusted more than the state to enforce it? And why did a longtime liberal-libertarian find herself increasingly drawn to conservative ideas?
Bhuvana is the Director and co-founder of Prosperiti, a public policy think tank that works with state governments to identify and implement economic reforms. Their work spans issues like labour regulation, land use reform, and institutional accountability.
She has previously worked across government, civil society, and international development, including stints with the United Nations and various ministries in India.