There is an unending debate on the north-south claims on government money. Every election cycle unmistakably sees a discussion on freebies and corruption. The states and the union continue to have multiple disagreements concerning the Goods and Services Tax. And while Indian cities contribute to the bulk of its GDP, they are perennially begging for money.

Discussions around the topics listed above are now commonplace, yet they often take place in the absence of a grasp on public finance concepts, even though this discipline provides a framework to understand the role of a government in the economy.

That’s where Fiscal Fables comes in. It demystifies India’s public finances to a lay audience and explains public finance concepts with the help of relatable stories and examples, to make this vital knowledge accessible to a general interest reader.

Fiscal Fables was written by Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan.

This event will consist of the book launch of Fiscal Fables, followed by a discussion about the book, the idea behind it, the process and research that went into it and what people should look forward to while reading it. Manisha Marulasiddappa of Janaagraha will be moderating.