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S Subramanian

One way to pay for vaccinations for all in 18-45 group – a 1.6% tax on net worth of richest Indians

A one-off tax on a handful of people whose combined wealth exceeds the combined GDP of five South Asian countries could save millions of lives.

S Subramanian
· May 02, 2021 · 09:00 am
Covid-19: Why India’s ‘low’ Case Fatality Rate should be treated with scepticism

The country’s experience with coronavirus does not indicate unqualified success, compared with several other countries.

Minu Philip
,
Debraj Ray
&
S Subramanian
· Sep 22, 2020 · 06:30 am
Doing the maths: Why India should introduce a Covid wealth tax on the ultra rich

A tax rate of 4% on the nation’s 953 richest families would give the government the equivalent of 1% of India’s GDP to spend – larger than its present package.

S Subramanian
· Apr 16, 2020 · 01:40 pm

Coronavirus pandemic: Is there a reasonable alternative to a comprehensive lockdown?

We are confronted by the choice between social distancing on the one hand, and denying people their livelihood on the other.

Debraj Ray
&
S Subramanian
· Mar 28, 2020 · 05:00 pm