Beyond the Invisible Hand: Groundwork for a New Economics
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02082011-34-1
Object Type
Book
Gifter
Kaushik Basu
Author
Kaushik Basu
(Indian, 1952)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 1 in x W 6 5/8 in x D 9 1/2 in (2.5 cm x 16.8 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with a dark blue cover that is printed with title and author's name in orange.Historical NoteThe gifter, Kaushik Basu, was the Chief Economic Adviser in the Indian Ministry of Finance. He met the President and First Lady at a dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of India on November 7, 2010 during the Obamas' visit to India and sent this book by mail in 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library. Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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