{"product_id":"9780670091102","title":"Ground Scorching Tax","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive, data-driven examination of the GST rollout, its aims, and its complications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear explanations of tax reform, inflation, GDP impact, and regional and sectoral inequality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible writing that translates complex policy into practical understanding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of government notifications and regulatory changes shaping outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant for students, professionals, investors, and general readers curious about the Indian economy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal-world implications for small businesses and everyday buyers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructured to build understanding from basic policy concepts to deeper economic implications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540588146905,"sku":"BK0419103","price":380.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71gBT_0shML._SL1500.jpg?v=1779256542","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780670091102","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}