Jagdish Natwarlal Bhagwati is an Indian-born naturalized American economist and one of the most influential trade theorists of his generation.
He is a University Professor of economics and law at Columbia University and a Senior Fellow in International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has made significant contributions to international trade theory and economic development.
Jagdish Bhagwati
Bhagwati with wife Padma Desai, 2012
Image: The External Affairs Minister, Shri K. Natwar Singh presenting Pravasi Bhartiya Samman to the Internationally Renowned Economist and Professor of Columbia University, USA, Prof. Jagdish Bhagwati in New Delhi on February 24, 2005
Image: Professor Jagdish Bhagwati, of Columbia University (8957848771)
The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government, created on 10 April 1875 by decree of the Council of State. The badge features rays of sunlight from the rising sun. The design of the Rising Sun symbolizes energy as powerful as the rising sun in parallel with the "rising sun" concept of Japan.
US Navy Admiral Dennis C. Blair (2002). He was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (1st class) for his contribution to the stability and development of the international community.
7th Class (Abolished in 2003)
8th Class (Abolished in 2003)
