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.

The British in India

The British in India
Author: David Gilmour
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 0374116857

An immersive portrait of the lives of the British in India, from the seventeenth century to Independence Who of the British went to India, and why? We know about Kipling and Forster, Orwell and Scott, but what of the youthful forestry official, the enterprising boxwallah, the fervid missionary? What motivated them to travel halfway around the globe, what lives did they lead when they got there, and what did they think about it all? Full of spirited, illuminating anecdotes drawn from long-forgotten memoirs, correspondence, and government documents, The British in India weaves a rich tapestry of the everyday experiences of the Britons who found themselves in “the jewel in the crown” of the British Empire. David Gilmour captures the substance and texture of their work, home, and social lives, and illustrates how these transformed across the several centuries of British presence and rule in the subcontinent, from the East India Company’s first trading station in 1615 to the twilight of the Raj and Partition and Independence in 1947. He takes us through remote hill stations, bustling coastal ports, opulent palaces, regimented cantonments, and dense jungles, revealing the country as seen through British eyes, and wittily reveling in all the particular concerns and contradictions that were a consequence of that limited perspective. The British in India is a breathtaking accomplishment, a vivid and balanced history written with brio, elegance, and erudition.

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!

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.

Financing the Grassroots Government

Financing the Grassroots Government
Author: Bijoyini Mohanty
Publisher: APH Publishing
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9788176482240

In the context of Orissa, India; contributed articles.

Dynamics of New Panchayati Raj System in India: Select states

Dynamics of New Panchayati Raj System in India: Select states
Author: G. Palanithurai
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2002
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9788170229124

Rural Transformation undergoes a metamorphosis after the introduction of new governance at grassroots through the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India. Newly created institutions for governance have teething problems and yet they picked up momentum in their dynamics. New concientization takes place in the minds of the people about their role and responsibility and feverish socio-economic activities have been initiated by the institutions and a new kind of relationship has been established between the State Government and the grassroots institutions as established between the Central Government and State Government. Problems which had not been so far noticed have come to the surface while deepening democracy in the society. A new participatory culture comes to governance at the grassroots and thereby it indicates that it would move towards the other realm of governance. Variety of institutions both evolved and imposed over a period of time have come to synergise their activities for effective delivery of services. Thus it seems the concept ‘governance’ provides a new meaning and explanation as activities are centering around people by relegating the concept government to the background. It does not mean that the process is smooth and positive. Decentralization process has its own obstacles as it breaks many hurdles. Strategies have been evolved then and there to overcome such obstacles and barriers and it moves towards the people to empower them. The whole process of the transformation has been captured in this work from the experience of the provinces. Key issues have been highlighted for further understanding of the dynamics of village voice. This volume provides statewise outlook of the devolution of powers. It aims at providing analysis of the performance of the institutions interms of the powers assigned to them.

Financing of State Five Year Plans in India

Financing of State Five Year Plans in India
Author: Siddharth Shastri
Publisher: Mittal Publications
Total Pages: 454
Release: 1992
Genre: India
ISBN: 9788170994589

Study with special reference to Rajasthan, India; covers the period, 1969/70-1984/85.

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.

When Crime Pays

When Crime Pays
Author: Milan Vaishnav
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0300216203

The first thorough study of the co-existence of crime and democratic processes in Indian politics In India, the world's largest democracy, the symbiotic relationship between crime and politics raises complex questions. For instance, how can free and fair democratic processes exist alongside rampant criminality? Why do political parties recruit candidates with reputations for wrongdoing? Why are one-third of state and national legislators elected--and often re-elected--in spite of criminal charges pending against them? In this eye-opening study, political scientist Milan Vaishnav mines a rich array of sources, including fieldwork on political campaigns and interviews with candidates, party workers, and voters, large surveys, and an original database on politicians' backgrounds to offer the first comprehensive study of an issue that has implications for the study of democracy both within and beyond India's borders.