{"id":1769,"date":"2024-03-29T21:13:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T15:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/?p=1769"},"modified":"2024-04-03T07:11:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T01:41:25","slug":"q-consider-the-following-statements-79","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/upsc\/q-consider-the-following-statements-79","title":{"rendered":"Q.\u00a0Consider the following statements:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased<\/strong> in the last decade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased<\/strong> in the last decade.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 1 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Both 1 and 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Neither 1 nor 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Answer:<\/strong> (d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Tax-to-GDP Ratio:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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      • Tax revenue is defined as the revenues collected from taxes<\/strong> on income and profits, social security contributions, taxes levied on goods and services, payroll taxes, taxes on the ownership and transfer of property, and other taxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Total tax revenue as a percentage of GDP indicates the share of a country\u2019s output that is collected by the government through taxes<\/strong>. It can be regarded as one measure of the degree to which the government controls the economy\u2019s resources.\n
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        • The tax burden is measured by taking the total tax revenues received as a percentage of GDP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The tax-to-GDP ratio measures a nation\u2019s tax revenue relative to the size of its economy<\/strong>. This ratio is used with other metrics to determine how well a nation\u2019s government directs its economic resources via taxation.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Developed nations typically have higher tax-to-GDP ratios<\/strong> than developing nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Higher tax revenues mean a country can spend more on improving infrastructure, health, and education\u2014keys to the long-term prospects for a country\u2019s economy and people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • According to the World Bank, tax revenues above 15% of a country\u2019s gross domestic product (GDP) are a key ingredient for economic growth and poverty reduction.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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          \"Tax<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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          \"Tax<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
          Fiscal Deficit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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          • Fiscal deficit<\/strong> is the difference<\/strong> between the government\u2019s total expenditure<\/strong> and its total revenue<\/strong> (excluding borrowings).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • It is an indicator of the extent to which the government must borrow in order to finance its operations and is expressed as a percentage of the country\u2019s GDP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • High and Low FD:<\/strong>\n
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            • A high fiscal deficit<\/strong> can lead to inflation<\/strong>, devaluation of the currency<\/strong> and an increase in the debt burden.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • While a lower fiscal deficit<\/strong> is seen as a positive sign<\/strong> of fiscal discipline<\/strong> and a healthy economy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Positive Aspects of Fiscal Deficit:<\/strong>\n
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              • Increased Government Spending:<\/strong> Fiscal deficit<\/strong> enables the government to increase spending on public services, infrastructure,<\/strong> and other important areas<\/strong> that can stimulate economic growth.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Finances Public Investments:<\/strong> The government can finance long-term investments<\/strong>, such as infrastructure projects<\/strong>, through fiscal deficit.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Job Creation:<\/strong> Increased government spending can lead to job creation,<\/strong> which can help reduce unemployment<\/strong> and increase<\/strong> the standard of living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Negative Aspects of Fiscal Deficit:<\/strong>\n
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                • Increased Debt Burden:<\/strong> A persistent high fiscal deficit<\/strong> leads to an increase in government debt, which puts pressure on future generations to repay the debt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Inflationary Pressure: Large fiscal deficits<\/strong> can lead to an increase in money supply<\/strong> and higher inflation,<\/strong> which reduces the purchasing power<\/strong> of the general public.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Crowding out of Private Investment:<\/strong> The government may have to borrow heavily to finance the fiscal deficit,<\/strong> which can lead to a rise in interest rates,<\/strong> and make it difficult for the private sector to access credit, thus crowding out private investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Balance of Payments Problems:<\/strong> If a country is running large fiscal deficits<\/strong>, it may have to borrow from foreign sources,<\/strong> which can lead to a decrease in foreign exchange reserves<\/strong> and put pressure on the balance of payments.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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                  \"Fiscal<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                  \"Indias<\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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