A Talk on ‘The Fiscal Bargain of the Union: The 16th Finance Commission and Beyond’ by Nilakantan RS

About the Talk
The 16th Finance Commission’s Report was recently tabled in Parliament. It is perhaps the most significant document defining and operating the blueprint for the Union of India. This talk will explore its history and examine whether the fiscal bargain entered into by India’s states is equitable. Furthermore, it will consider the viability of such a bargain within an extremely divergent Union and its long-term implications.
About the Speaker
Nilakantan RS is the author of South vs North: India’s Great Divide. He works as the Chief Data Scientist for one of India’s largest Fintechs and look at data and politics from that viewpoint.