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Understanding the Black Economy and Black Money in India

An Enquiry into Causes, Consequences & Remedies

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Understanding the Black Economy and Black Money in India

Written by: Arun Kumar
Narrated by: Ashden H. Dodhy
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The Narendra Modi government's sudden demonetization of '500 and '1,000 notes in November 2016 failed to put a dent in the black economy but caused untold hardship to hundreds of millions of Indians. It has crippled the country's economy for a long time to come. In this book, Arun Kumar, the country's leading authority on the black economy, tells us why Modi's gambit failed. He shows us the way in which the problem can be rooted out, provided the government has the political will and determination to act.

Today, the black economy is estimated to be 62 percent of GDP - or about '93 lakh crore ($1.4 trillion). Corrupt businessmen, corrupt politicians and corrupt members of the executive (bureaucrats, police and the judiciary) are responsible for controlling the black economy and enabling its growth. If the black economy were to be dismantled and turned into a part of the 'white' economy, the country's rate of growth would be 12 percent. If it had not grown the way it has since the 1970s, India's per capita income today would be approximately '7 lakh per annum ($11,000), and India would become the second largest economy in the world. If the black economy were taxed at current rates, it would generate '37 lakh crore in additional taxes, and the union budget would show a surplus of '31 lakh crore instead of a deficit.

The failure of successive governments to tackle the problem effectively has been the single biggest obstacle to eradicating poverty. It is the cause of both widespread policy failure and the inability of the nation to improve its living conditions rapidly.

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This book has real and open information about black economy and money of India.

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no easy answers

It would be stating the obvious if anyone says that corruption is the root of all illicit money. Well, the author does exactly that in the book.
Corruption is neither unique to India, not is it a modern phenomenon. It has been evident throughout recorded human history. What is so bad about India is that corruption here is pervasive and deep rooted. It is not just limited to the political class or the business people. From a beggar to a billionaire, all have a similar propensity to be corrupt.
A small note - the book has strong leftist undertones. The author does not like companies making profits and people earning good salaries.
The author's mindset is seeped in the spectacularly failed socialist policies that have proved to be the cancer of India.

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