UPSC Economics People as Resource Question Bank Structure of Economy and Human Resources in India

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          Which of the following are correct
    1. These measures include a reduction in spending.
    2. These measures include an increase in tax
    3. These measures include reduction in budget deficit.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below in regards to the austerity measures taken by a country going through adverse economy conditions:

    A) 1 only  

    B)        2 only

    C) 3 only  

    D)        1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Austerity describes policies used by governments to reduce budget deficits during adverse economic conditions. These policies may include spending cuts, tax increases. This is done in economic crisis situation to improve the credit rating of the countries going through adverse economic condition.


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