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Karthik Muralidharan Examines the State of the Indian State

Ideas of India

CHAPTER

Focusing on State Capacity and Development in India

The chapter delves into the research motivation behind improving state effectiveness in India's development, with a focus on reducing the time needed for state development. It discusses the quality of public expenditure, the balance between equity and efficiency, and the challenges of governance across various sectors. The conversation explores the intersection of welfare policies, taxation, and poverty traps, emphasizing the importance of well-designed interventions for improving equity and efficiency in India.

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