Indian Fiscal Federalism - Hardcover

It is an excellent proposal. This will be the first book discussing dramatic changes in Union-State Fiscal Relations happening in the Country since 2014-15. Chapter scheme is comprehensive and reflective of deep understanding of the subject. Also, the book is based on a historical perspective and talks about pre-Independence developments"

The book proposal makes a lot of sense. The author seems to have a good grasp of the subject"

This book will evoke wide interest. This will be read by the students of public finance and fiscal federalism, the scholars and researchers as well as practitioners. - Both bureaucrats and politicians with interest in fiscal federalism"

14/01/2019

Likening fiscal federalism to a game between the Union and the States, and among the States themselves, Indian Fiscal Federalism lays bare the complex rules of play. It examines the pivotal role of Finance Commissions and assesses momentous events since 2014, such as the replacement of the Planning Commission by NITI Aayog, the emergence of the GST Council, and the controversies surrounding the Fifteenth Finance Commission.
The book offers a historical perspective on fiscal federalism, in particular the interplay and overlap of institutional mechanisms. In doing so, it examines persistent as well as immediate concerns, and offers a way forward.
A contemporary, timely, and comprehensive analysis of fiscal federalism in India, this is a must-read for all those interested in the subject.