Comparative Taxation Systems and Social Welfare: A Global Study with Special Reference to India

Book Type : Edited Book
Book Cover : Paper Back
Size : 7.25*9.5 inches
Pages : 108
Editors : Dr. Harish B. Bapat & Prachi Vasant
Publisher : Willconic
ISBN : 978-93-49478-14-5

The present volume, “Comparative Taxation Systems and Social Welfare: A Global Study with Special Reference to India,” is an effort to contribute to this important discourse. This edited book brings together a collection of scholarly chapters that examine and compare the taxation frameworks of India with a diverse set of countries, including developed, developing, and emerging economies. Each chapter offers a focused analysis of tax structures, policy approaches, administrative mechanisms, and their implications for economic efficiency and social equity. Through these comparisons, the book highlights both the strengths and challenges of India’s taxation system while drawing meaningful lessons from international practices.

The contributors have adopted analytical and comparative perspectives to explore how taxation influences redistribution, public expenditure, and welfare outcomes. From countries like the United States, Japan, and Germany to emerging economies such as Brazil and Indonesia, the chapters collectively provide a comprehensive global outlook. The inclusion of varied economic contexts ensures that readers gain a nuanced understanding of how taxation systems operate under different institutional and socio-economic conditions.