Research Papers

The Cost of an Evening: Labour Wages, Leisure Affordability and Service Costs in Kerala – A Comparative Study

Governance Analytics, Research Papers /

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, […]

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Short-Run Revenue and GVA Dynamics in India’s Telecom Sector: An Econometric Assessment (2019–2025)

Telecom Economics /

Abstract This paper analyses the determinants of telecom sector performance in India over the period 2019–2025, focusing on both Telecom Gross Revenue and Telecom Gross Value Added (GVA). Using quarterly data from regulatory, government, and industry sources, the study applies time-series econometric techniques designed to address non-stationarity, multicollinearity, and small-sample constraints. In the absence of

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