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What is stagflation? Discuss the major economic factors responsible for stagflationary conditions in an economy.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Q6. What is stagflation? Discuss the major economic factors responsible for stagflationary conditions in an economy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Rising geopolitical tensions, energy shocks and supply-chain disruptions have revived fears of stagflation across the global economy, making …

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“In an interconnected world economy, regional conflicts increasingly generate systemic financial risks.” Examine this statement. Assess the impact of such conflicts on global investment flows and interest rates. Outline policy measures to mitigate these risks.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. “In an interconnected world economy, regional conflicts increasingly generate systemic financial risks.” Examine this statement. Assess the impact of such conflicts on global investment flows and interest rates. Outline policy measures to mitigate these risks. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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Why did the Great Depression occur? What were its economic and political consequences? How did global powers attempt to recover from it?

Topic: Great Depression Q2. Why did the Great Depression occur? What were its economic and political consequences? How did global powers attempt to recover from it? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The Great Depression was a defining global event of the 20th century whose causes, consequences, and recovery strategies shaped …

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Insights into Editorial: Infrastructure bonds floated by a development finance institution could aid a quicker recovery

  Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought global economic activity to a virtual halt. While the world was long expecting a recession, the pandemic has pulled the trigger. The IMF estimates the global economy to contract by -4.9 per cent this year and the cloud to deepen should the virus not recede in the latter …

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