This document discusses the effects of India's 2016 demonetization initiative. It begins with an overview and definitions of demonetization. It then discusses the historical precedents of demonetization in other countries. The document outlines the reasons given by the Indian government for demonetization, including reducing black money, fake currency, and pushing for digital transactions. It notes both positive impacts like increased tax collections but also pitfalls like unpreparedness and negative effects on small businesses and jobs. It questions whether demonetization actually achieved its goals of curbing black money and corruption.