Does Expensive Liquor Really Make Kerala’s Labour Costly?

“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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