Extra 5% Off
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Business & Economics
Childrenโs Books
Sort By
Relevance
Extra 5% Off on Shopping above Rs.999
Assured 2-4 Days Express Delivery across India.
Extra 10% Off on Shopping above Rs.1,499
MRP: โน 399
โน 380
โน 19 Off
(Incl. of all taxes)
Get this at โน 361
Extra 5% Off
Get this at โน 342
Extra 10% Off
Yay! Express Delivery available by
Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
288
Age Group
All
Language
English
Piracy Free
Secure Transactions
Express Delivery
EcoโConscious Packaging
Book Summary
This non-fiction economics book offers a clear-eyed policy analysis of a landmark tax reform in India. It examines how the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was pitched as a nationwide simplification and growth booster, and it asks hard questions about its actual effects on inflation, growth, and inequality. The work is aimed at readers with an interest in economics, public policy, taxation, and the Indian economy, and it maintains an informed, accessible, and thought-provoking tone throughout.
The content is presented as a rigorous, accessible analysis that contrasts government claims with real-world indicators. Drawing on historical context, regulatory notifications, and market responses, it unpacks why the reform unfolded as it did and what that means for everyday life. Readers will find evidence-based explanations that connect policy design to macro outcomes, explained in plain language with concrete examples and thoughtful critique.
For learners of economics and policy, the book covers concepts such as tax reform, transitional dynamics, the black economy, inflation, and sectoral inequality. Learning feels accessible through a narrative that links initial rollout decisions to ongoing questions about revenue collection, prices, and growth, with practical implications for small businesses, households, and policy decision-makers.
After finishing, readers gain a grounded, critical perspective on tax policy reform, the ability to distinguish rhetoric from data, and a clearer sense of how macro policy influences prices, growth, and daily life. This knowledge equips readers to evaluate future reforms with confidence and a nuanced view of the trade-offs involved.
Product Details
Author
Arun Kumar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
9780670091102
ISBN
9780670091102
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.97x2.29x22.23cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 399
โน 380
โน 19 Off
Arun Kumar is an Indian author known for writing on social issues, education, and personal growth with accessible language. The authorโs work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its originality, clarity, and lasting impact across diverse audiences. The authorโs work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its originality, clarity, and lasting impact across diverse audiences. The authorโs work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its originality, clarity, and lasting impact across diverse audiences.