"Colossus: The Anatomy of Delhi is an ambitious, wide-ranging, analytical, data-driven, theory-rich, multidisciplinary …, and up-to-date compilation of fifteen essays that dissect the physical and social structure of India's National Capital … established scholars of Delhi, yields deep insights into the social, political, and economic conditions and transformations in the …

Overview -- India's urban fiscal problem -- A portfolio of municipal taxes -- Taxation of urban land value -- Reforming … -- Development financing instruments -- Value creation, capture and recycling -- Financing cities in india: an agenda for reforms …