Comments on: The State Machine http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:38:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: bvindh http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-815071 bvindh Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:08:59 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-815071 pretty much captures KCR's unselfish spirit of sacrifice pretty much captures KCR’s unselfish spirit of sacrifice

]]> By: RAJARSHI GUHANIYOGI http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-804750 RAJARSHI GUHANIYOGI Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:13:27 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-804750 really relevant in recent political situation......you should also include Dhakuria(Panchanantala) in your demand :)......it will be much more easier to prove that they are "neglected"..:) really relevant in recent political situation……you should also include Dhakuria(Panchanantala) in your demand :) ……it will be much more easier to prove that they are “neglected”..:)

]]> By: Abhirup Saha http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-778133 Abhirup Saha Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:23:09 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-778133 The emergence of new states in India often polarises those voices in the know into the usual two groups: the ayes and the nays. I'm not an authority on the subject and can't make up my mind whether this new trend is for the better or the worse. Let's look at the implications one by one. Economy: Can't tell. @Anshuman Achaya: economics is not just a few data points thrown about carelessly. Let's explore the issue at large with logic and not just a very few datapoints, which all empirical economists will agree, make little sense. New states and hence new governance may mean better administration and less neglect of such areas. This would present a strong case for the diseconomies of scale, as you pointed out. But then tax harmonisation is an issue that has plagued that the country since independence. As we move to a GST (Comprehensive VAT) more states will lead to more delays in Tax harmonisation. Same logic applies to harmonisation of logistics and other legal issues (pertaining to jurisdiction). Smaller states may also lead to "race to the bottom" where each state, in it's bid to attract businesses, offer zero taxes and "special" economic zones. They in turn lead to a stagnation, or at worse a decline in fiscal revenues which affect development expenditures, which could well set forth a deterioration in health and education services delivery. Law and Order: Again ambiguous. If the new state is being carved out of a "lawless" state rampant with corruption, then a new state will help the law and order situation, provided it does not fall into the same abyss. If it is not, and since it takes some time to have an enforcement system to be up and running in full seams it will take the new states some time to match the efficacy in their parent states. The new states could well turn out to be havens for criminals for as long as it takes to get their setup in place. Further, as it seems the Centre until now has considered the "Naxal" issue as a state problem and not much of a federal problem, small states can be easier targets for a naxal encroachment and at worse revolution. Federal Character: This has obviously seen an universal decline in the years. Newer states reinforce regional identities and embolden identity driven politics and social mindsets. At a time when cities act as melting pots of different cultures, the countryside may become ethnically homogenous entities, causing further divergence between the two. Regional parties will become more relevant, threatening stability of future governments. Coherent national policies may become very difficult, like national tax policy, homeland security, enviroment policies etc The emergence of new states in India often polarises those voices in the know into the usual two groups: the ayes and the nays. I’m not an authority on the subject and can’t make up my mind whether this new trend is for the better or the worse.
Let’s look at the implications one by one.
Economy: Can’t tell. @Anshuman Achaya: economics is not just a few data points thrown about carelessly. Let’s explore the issue at large with logic and not just a very few datapoints, which all empirical economists will agree, make little sense. New states and hence new governance may mean better administration and less neglect of such areas. This would present a strong case for the diseconomies of scale, as you pointed out. But then tax harmonisation is an issue that has plagued that the country since independence. As we move to a GST (Comprehensive VAT) more states will lead to more delays in Tax harmonisation. Same logic applies to harmonisation of logistics and other legal issues (pertaining to jurisdiction). Smaller states may also lead to “race to the bottom” where each state, in it’s bid to attract businesses, offer zero taxes and “special” economic zones. They in turn lead to a stagnation, or at worse a decline in fiscal revenues which affect development expenditures, which could well set forth a deterioration in health and education services delivery.
Law and Order: Again ambiguous. If the new state is being carved out of a “lawless” state rampant with corruption, then a new state will help the law and order situation, provided it does not fall into the same abyss. If it is not, and since it takes some time to have an enforcement system to be up and running in full seams it will take the new states some time to match the efficacy in their parent states. The new states could well turn out to be havens for criminals for as long as it takes to get their setup in place. Further, as it seems the Centre until now has considered the “Naxal” issue as a state problem and not much of a federal problem, small states can be easier targets for a naxal encroachment and at worse revolution.
Federal Character: This has obviously seen an universal decline in the years. Newer states reinforce regional identities and embolden identity driven politics and social mindsets. At a time when cities act as melting pots of different cultures, the countryside may become ethnically homogenous entities, causing further divergence between the two. Regional parties will become more relevant, threatening stability of future governments. Coherent national policies may become very difficult, like national tax policy, homeland security, enviroment policies etc

]]> By: Rahul Basu http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-775493 Rahul Basu Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:15:54 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-775493 Its hearting to see all the happenings sitting in Hyderabad. Teler sishi vanglo bole khukur opor raga karo tomra j sob buro khoka varot venge vag karo... tar bela? Translating... When a child breaks a glass bottle we scold him but when elder people break the country into pieces we don't bother to stop them.. This is Indian politics Its hearting to see all the happenings sitting in Hyderabad.

Teler sishi vanglo bole khukur opor raga karo
tomra j sob buro khoka varot venge vag karo… tar bela?

Translating…

When a child breaks a glass bottle we scold him but when elder people break the country into pieces we don’t bother to stop them.. This is Indian politics

]]> By: Ranga http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-775490 Ranga Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:01:27 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-775490 Dada, khoob bhalo. I got inspired and wrote a post on this too. You may check it out at: http://rangarajaniyengar.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/fast-forward-to-the-future/ Dada, khoob bhalo.
I got inspired and wrote a post on this too. You may check it out at:
http://rangarajaniyengar.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/fast-forward-to-the-future/

]]> By: The Ech Aar Manager http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-775420 The Ech Aar Manager Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:31:55 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-775420 @AlphaQ http://epaper.expressbuzz.com/NE/NE/2009/12/08/INDEX.SHTML Check out the sports page (pg 18) @AlphaQ

http://epaper.expressbuzz.com/NE/NE/2009/12/08/INDEX.SHTML
Check out the sports page (pg 18)

]]> By: AtulBatul http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-775364 AtulBatul Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:42:10 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-775364 As the date for releasing your book coming close, you are playing more and more to the gallery. This is apparent as you are taking up any and every headline issue with rather shallow analysis. The comment section is also bearing the same signature. Please take this as a constructive feedback from an avid reader. As the date for releasing your book coming close, you are playing more and more to the gallery. This is apparent as you are taking up any and every headline issue with rather shallow analysis. The comment section is also bearing the same signature.

Please take this as a constructive feedback from an avid reader.

]]> By: chubby http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-775359 chubby Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:12:18 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-775359 Eating 5-stars reminds me of this http://www.greatandhra.com/ganews/viewnews.php?id=17789&cat=&scat=16 Eating 5-stars reminds me of this

http://www.greatandhra.com/ganews/viewnews.php?id=17789&cat=&scat=16

]]> By: animefan http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-775350 animefan Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:29:47 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-775350 btw, your birthday is coming up on 30th rite... :) btw, your birthday is coming up on 30th rite… :)

]]> By: animefan http://greatbong.net/2009/12/11/the-state-machine/#comment-775345 animefan Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:01:39 +0000 http://greatbong.net/?p=4628#comment-775345 hi GB, why don't you write something on PAA. It has one of the finest performance i have seen till date. Wud realy love to see what you have to say about it. hi GB,

why don’t you write something on PAA. It has one of the finest performance i have seen till date. Wud realy love to see what you have to say about it.

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