| I have enjoyed reading this book. This is wide ranging, scholarly, yet very readable volume focused on intriguing question of why (or why not) people pay taxes. Mathew’s focus on the research includes experiences drawn from other times and many countries thus making clear that the tendency of trying to evade the tax collector in universal in time and space. Anyone interested in direct taxation in developing countries, is likely to find this work highly valuable. |
Professor of Public Administration
Maxwell School of Public Policy, Syracuse University, New York |
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The eminently readable “Making People Pay” by Sibichan Mathew is a great intellectual effort. I must congratulate him for the scholarly work. It has its own wry humor of the tax man. The book amply rewards the reader. |
Former chief justice of India |
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Very innovative approach. Easily comprehensive presentation of the subject. Very useful book for anyone who is interested to know about the sociology of public finance.
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Professor of Economics and Social Sciences
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore |
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This book stands out for its contents that delve on aspects that are not captured in any other tax literature so far. A methodical approach and a systematic study appears to have culminated into this book. The book is unique in its presentation. This book provides valuable insights for researchers, policy makers, enforcers, professionals and tax payers.
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(Past President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and
Winner of the Business Leadership Award from NDTV-Profit) |
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The Author has given a very objective presentation of the entire gamut of tax evasion and tax enforcement with a global perspective. Book is rich in both theoretical analyses and empirical back up Innovative approach and methodology.
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Professor Emeritus, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
And recipient of Padma Bhushan
Past President, International Sociological Association |