Ghosh, Saibal
Pink tax in India: How compelling is the evidence? - Economic & Political Weekly - 60(10), Mar 8, 2025: p.14-18
Using household-level data from 2015 to 2022, second-order evidence regarding the existence of a pink tax in the Indian context is provided. The magnitude of tax differs across states and entails a premium of roughly two to six times for the fairer sex. In absolute terms, it translates into an additional payout for women-only households of nearly $300 per year. Policy suggestions of the findings are highlighted. – Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/10/commentary/pink-tax-india.html
Pink tax in India: How compelling is the evidence? - Economic & Political Weekly - 60(10), Mar 8, 2025: p.14-18
Using household-level data from 2015 to 2022, second-order evidence regarding the existence of a pink tax in the Indian context is provided. The magnitude of tax differs across states and entails a premium of roughly two to six times for the fairer sex. In absolute terms, it translates into an additional payout for women-only households of nearly $300 per year. Policy suggestions of the findings are highlighted. – Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/10/commentary/pink-tax-india.html