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The Great Indian Poverty—and Inequality—Debate​

Grand Tamasha

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Challenges in Analyzing Government Data on Consumption Surveys in India

The chapter examines controversies around recent consumption survey data in India, focusing on the lack of transparency and accuracy in released surveys, impacting poverty and inequality assessments. It discusses the fluctuating nature of poverty statistics due to factors like demonetization and emphasizes the challenges economists face in interpreting incomplete government data ahead of elections.

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