Executive Summary Kerala has long been regarded as an economic paradox within India. The state records some of the country’s highest labour wages while simultaneously imposing one of the highest tax burdens on alcoholic beverages. This has given rise to a widely held public perception that Kerala’s expensive liquor compels workers to demand higher wages,
“What do you expect? Liquor is so expensive in Kerala!” If you’ve lived in Kerala long enough, you’ve probably heard that sentence more times than you can count. An electrician quotes ₹1,000 for a day’s work. A plumber asks more than expected. Construction labour is costlier than in neighbouring states. The explanation often comes quickly:
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