Financialization of the economy refers to the increasing dominance of financial markets, financial institutions, and financial motives over the economy. Read here to learn more. Financialization reflects a structural shift in which financial transactions, strategies, and motives become central to … [Read more...] about Financialization of Indian Economy
Economics Notes
Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a financial institution that offers various banking services but does not hold a banking license. Read here to learn more about NBFCs. Unlike traditional banks, NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits and are not part of the payment and settlement … [Read more...] about Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
Paradox of Thrift
The paradox of thrift is an economic concept that suggests that while saving is generally considered beneficial for individuals if everyone increases their savings simultaneously, it can lead to a decrease in overall economic activity, ultimately making everyone worse off. This paradox was … [Read more...] about Paradox of Thrift
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Railways, Airports etc
How did India's Infrastructure develop into what it is today? What are the major milestones in India's Infrastructure development? Which sectors are included as key areas of Infrastructure of the country? Read here to get more ideas about India's Infrastructure development. According to the … [Read more...] about Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Railways, Airports etc
Indian Economy and Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment
Have you ever wondered about the Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment? Read further to know more about it. India is a diverse and rapidly developing country with a population of over 1.3 billion people. The Indian … [Read more...] about Indian Economy and Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment
Issues Related to Intellectual Property Rights
What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)? How are IPRs categorized? What are the issues related to Intellectual Property Rights? Read to know more. World Intellectual Property Organization describes Intellectual Property as " The creations of the mind, inventions, literary and artistic works, … [Read more...] about Issues Related to Intellectual Property Rights
Venture Capital
Venture capital is a type of funding that provides funds to start-ups or, emerging companies in exchange for equity. Read here to learn about venture capital and venture debt. Venture capital (VC) refers to a type of private equity financing that venture capital firms or funds offer to startups, … [Read more...] about Venture Capital
Tax buoyancy
Tax buoyancy refers to the responsiveness of tax revenue growth to changes in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or national income. Read here to learn more about it. Tax buoyancy is a measure of how tax revenues increase or decrease in response to the rise or fall in GDP, without altering the tax … [Read more...] about Tax buoyancy
Income Inequality
Income inequality refers to the unequal distribution of income among individuals or households within a population. It is often measured using various metrics, such as the Gini coefficient or the ratio of income shares between different percentiles of the population. High levels of income inequality … [Read more...] about Income Inequality
Government Securities Market
The government securities market in India is a crucial component of the country's financial system. It serves as a primary avenue for the government to raise funds and provides investors with a secure investment option. Read here to learn more. The market is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India … [Read more...] about Government Securities Market
