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Study on Macro Economic Variables
The present paper refers to current deficit that means a difference between import and export of goods and services. In developing countries a rising import of services is justified on the basis of the economic development targets to be achieved. India has been experiencing budget deficit problem for the last many years. For example in March 2011, budget deficit was 940 crores which was approx 10 times of that in March 2008. Generation of additional revenue was restricted mainly because of the weaker economic activity for the last many years. Because of the serious debt problems, India has witnessed deterioration in investment rate, economic growth, and the rise in the incidence of poverty. Looking at the grim situation of the fiscal imbalance the question arises what are the likely factors contributing towards the deficit in India? [...]