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“Informal-sector opacity undermines national accounts”. Discuss measurement challenges and its impact on GDP accuracy. Also suggest robust reforms to strengthen informal-sector measurement and improve GDP reliability.

Topic: National Income Accounting Q5. “Informal-sector opacity undermines national accounts”. Discuss measurement challenges and its impact on GDP accuracy. Also suggest robust reforms to strengthen informal-sector measurement and improve GDP reliability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Because India’s GDP estimation debates have intensified due to persistent informal-sector opacity, outdated frames, …

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What is the difference between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)? Why is the transition toward a PPI framework significant for India’s GDP estimation?

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Q6. What is the difference between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)? Why is the transition toward a PPI framework significant for India’s GDP estimation? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: India is preparing to revise its …

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