Taxation policies in India have historically not been environmentally oriented. A tax system is needed whic is environmentally more rational. It is argued in this study that India is currently going...
On 01 Jul 2016 This paper examines the dependence of states on central fiscal transfers. It particularly focuses on the role of transfers through tax devolution under the recommendation of the Finance Commissions. T...
On 13 Mar 2016 Extensive reforms of India's indirect taxes at the central and the state
levels has prepared the necessary ground for the implementation of a
comprehensive goods and services tax (GST). The Empowere...
On 23 Mar 2011 Service standards in the provision of health and education in the states in India are low on average and also characterized by large inter-state disparities. These disparities are due to differences i...
On 09 Mar 2011 This paper looks at the quality of forecasts/assessments made by some
of the recent Finance Commissions for the shareable central taxes and
own tax revenues of selected states. The Commissions cover...
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