Governance Analytics

Walking Through a Paradox: Is Kerala Safer for Pedestrians Than the Numbers Suggest?

Every day, millions of Indians begin and end their journeys on foot. Children walk to schools, workers make their way to bus stops and railway stations, senior citizens take their morning walks, and shoppers weave through busy market streets. Walking is the oldest, simplest and most inclusive mode of transport. Yet, it is also the […]

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

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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