Sajith Pai on India's Digital Divides
Ideas of India
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Taxation Challenges and Local Governance in India
This chapter explores the difficulties in establishing a fair tax system in India, emphasizing the regressive impact of consumption taxes and advocating for property taxation. It examines the role of the private sector in local governance and questions the effectiveness of relying on private solutions for public goods, such as waste management and air quality. The discussion also highlights the broader implications of economic literacy and citizen engagement in shaping policies that affect macro stability and community welfare.
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