Fiscal Stabilisation in Indian Economy

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Basic issues in fiscal stabilization. 3. Problem of fiscal stabilization in Indian economy during the Seventh Plan Period (1985-86 to 1989-90). 4. Fiscal stabilization reforms in Indian economy. 5. Effect of fiscal reforms on fiscal stabilization in Indian economy (1991-92 to 1999-2000). 6. Conclusions and suggestions. Bibliography.

"Fiscal policy which emerged as a branch of applied economics under the name of macroeconomic analysis has grown in its coverage. Today, fiscal policy in developing economies involves a judicious mixture of macro-economic policies of the government to achieve multiple objectives. The book survey fiscal trends of the 1980s and 90s, and provides an overview of the tax and expenditure reforms.

The book : Discusses the conceptual framework and basic issues involved in the problem of fiscal stabilization. Examines the background and causes of the inception of the problem.
Reviews the measures undertaken by the government for the restoration of fiscal stabilisation.
Assesses the impact of fiscal stabilization measures in different dimensions.
Highlights areas for further reform to restore sustainable fiscal stability.
   
Students and researchers will find the book analytical, detailed and extremely practical." (jacket)