Finances in the Early Raj

Finances in the Early Raj
Author: Arun Banerji
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1995-09-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

A banker with wide experience in Indian and international finances, Banerji offers an explanation for the hitherto baffling stagnation of the Indian economy at the end of the 19th century when most other economies were catching fire. Colonial government policies concerning government finance; state investment in public works, including railways and irrigation; and the drain of resources out of the country, he says, severely weakened both the economic and social health. Of interest to students of economic history and colonial politics as well as of Indian history. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Financing the Raj

Financing the Raj
Author: David Sunderland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1843837951

A detailed analysis of how government in India was financed during the period of direct British rule.

The Financial Foundations of the British Raj

The Financial Foundations of the British Raj
Author: Sabyasachi Bhattacharya
Publisher: Orient Blackswan
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9788125029038

This revised edition of the book, first published in 1971, comprises an expanded introduction, that reviews recent research in this area, and a new imprint of the original text which has been edited afresh to slightly abbreviate some parts. The theme of this work may be summed up as the economic aspects of the theory and practice of the colonial state. The focus is upon the ideas and interests and contestations which went into the making of the policies of the Raj in the formative period following 1857, the years which saw the appointment of the first finance minister of India (then called the Finance Member), the introduction of the budget system and other innovations like the paper currency and income tax.

Monetary Foundations of the Raj

Monetary Foundations of the Raj
Author: Sanjay Garg
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351986465

In the administration of colonial finances, the monetary policy of the Imperial power relating to their dependencies has tremendous impact on the colonial economy. The British East India Company, therefore, adopted a policy of gradually subsuming the local currencies of India and replacing them with a uniform imperial currency. After passing a series of regulations, in 1835 the Company was able to introduce a universal currency in all its Indian possessions. This proved to be a landmark in the economic consolidation of the British rule in India. In this unique anthology published studies and unpublished archival records have been integrated into an overall theme. Together with a comprehensive bibliography-cum-list for further readings this volume is aimed to serve as a veritable reference tool.

Panchayats and Their Finance

Panchayats and Their Finance
Author: M. A. Oommen
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1995
Genre: India
ISBN: 9788170225683

Papers presented at a workshop held in New Delhi during Oct. 28- 29, 1994.

The Rise of Fiscal States

The Rise of Fiscal States
Author: Bartolomé Yun-Casalilla
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2012-05-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107013518

Leading economic historians present a groundbreaking series of country case studies exploring the formation of fiscal states in Eurasia.

Small Change

Small Change
Author: Raymond J. La Raja
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008-03-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780472050284

All democracies face the dilemma of how to pay for politics. Money fuels the campaigns that inform and mobilize voters. But private political contributions raise the specter of undue influence, or, worse, political corruption. This book reviews the history of America's efforts at federal campaign finance reform.

The Billionaire Raj

The Billionaire Raj
Author: James Crabtree
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2019-07-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1524760072

A colorful and revealing portrait of the rise of India’s new billionaire class in a radically unequal society India is the world’s largest democracy, with more than one billion people and an economy expanding faster than China’s. But the rewards of this growth have been far from evenly shared, and the country’s top 1% now own nearly 60% of its wealth. In megacities like Mumbai, where half the population live in slums, the extraordinary riches of India’s new dynasties echo the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers of America's Gilded Age, funneling profits from huge conglomerates into lifestyles of conspicuous consumption. James Crabtree’s The Billionaire Raj takes readers on a personal journey to meet these reclusive billionaires, fugitive tycoons, and shadowy political power brokers. From the sky terrace of the world’s most expensive home to impoverished villages and mass political rallies, Crabtree dramatizes the battle between crony capitalists and economic reformers, revealing a tense struggle between equality and privilege playing out against a combustible backdrop of aspiration, class, and caste. The Billionaire Raj is a vivid account of a divided society on the cusp of transformation—and a struggle that will shape not just India’s future, but the world’s.

What is Finance by Honey

What is Finance by Honey
Author: Honey Makhija
Publisher: OrangeBooks Publication
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2024-10-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

About the Book What is Finance by Honey is your ultimate guide to mastering money in the fast-paced, chaotic, and exciting world of modern finance. Written in a fun, relatable style, this book breaks down the often intimidating world of finance into simple, actionable steps that anyone can follow. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your wealth to the next level, Honey’s got you covered! From learning the basics of savings and investments to navigating the stock market, mutual funds, and even digital currencies, this book is packed with insider tips and real-world examples that will have you thinking like a pro in no time. Want to know why the rich keep getting richer? How to make your money grow faster than you ever thought possible? Or how to retire early and live the life you’ve always dreamed of? It’s all in here! With a special focus on the Indian financial landscape, What is Finance by Honey is more than just a book—it’s your personal roadmap to financial freedom. Get ready to unlock the secrets of building wealth, ditch the money myths, and take control of your financial destiny. Finance just got fun!