“GDP growth alone does not fully reflect the structural health of an economy.” Discuss the limitations of GDP as a measure of economic performance. Explain how sectoral growth patterns provide deeper insights into economic transformation.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. “GDP growth alone does not fully reflect the structural health of an economy.” Discuss the limitations of GDP as a measure of economic performance. Explain how sectoral growth patterns provide deeper insights into economic transformation. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

Insights into Editorial: Slower growth and a tighter fiscal

Introduction: The impact of COVID-19 will be debilitating for the global as well as the Indian economies. Various institutions have assessed India’s growth prospects for 2020-21 ranging from 0.8% (Fitch) to 4.0% (Asian Development Bank). This wide range indicates the extent of uncertainty and tentative nature of these forecasts. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has …