Economics miscellaneous
- A mixed economy works primarily through the
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Mixed economy is an economic system in which both the state and private sector direct the economy, reflecting characteristics of both market economies and planned economies. The basic idea of the mixed economy is that the means of production are mainly under private ownership; that markets remain the dominant form of economic coordination; and that profit-seeking enterprises and the accumulation of capital remain the fundamental driving force behind economic activity. However, unlike a free-market economy, the government would wield considerable indirect influence over the economy through fiscal and monetary policies designed to counteract economic downturns and capitalism’s tendency toward financial crises and unemployment, along with playing a role in interventions that promote social welfare.
Correct Option: D
Mixed economy is an economic system in which both the state and private sector direct the economy, reflecting characteristics of both market economies and planned economies. The basic idea of the mixed economy is that the means of production are mainly under private ownership; that markets remain the dominant form of economic coordination; and that profit-seeking enterprises and the accumulation of capital remain the fundamental driving force behind economic activity. However, unlike a free-market economy, the government would wield considerable indirect influence over the economy through fiscal and monetary policies designed to counteract economic downturns and capitalism’s tendency toward financial crises and unemployment, along with playing a role in interventions that promote social welfare.
- When a large number of investors in a country transfer investments elsewhere because of disturbed economic conditions, it is called
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Flight of capital refers to the movement of money from one investment to another in search of greater stability or increased returns. Sometimes, it specifically refers to the movement of money from investments in one country to another in order to avoid country-specific risk (such as high inflation or political turmoil) or in search of higher returns. Capital flight is seen most commonly in massive foreign capital outflows from a specific country, often at times of currency instability.
Correct Option: D
Flight of capital refers to the movement of money from one investment to another in search of greater stability or increased returns. Sometimes, it specifically refers to the movement of money from investments in one country to another in order to avoid country-specific risk (such as high inflation or political turmoil) or in search of higher returns. Capital flight is seen most commonly in massive foreign capital outflows from a specific country, often at times of currency instability.
- ‘Golden Handshake Scheme’ is associated with
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The voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) is the most humane technique to provide overall reduction in the existing strength of the employees. It is a technique used by companies for trimming the workforce employed in the industrial unit. It is also known as ‘Golden Handshake’ as it is the golden route to retrenchment.
Correct Option: D
The voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) is the most humane technique to provide overall reduction in the existing strength of the employees. It is a technique used by companies for trimming the workforce employed in the industrial unit. It is also known as ‘Golden Handshake’ as it is the golden route to retrenchment.
- Industrial exit policy means
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The term ‘exit’ is the obverse of the term ‘entry’ into industry. It refers to the right or ability of an industrial unit to withdraw from or leave an industry or in other words to close down. The proposal to introduce an exit policy was first mooted in 1991 when it was felt that without labor market flexibility, efficient industrialization would be difficult to achieve. The need for such a policy arises as a result of modernization, technology upgradation, restructuring as well as closure of industrial units. Such a policy will allow employers to shift workers from one unit to another and also retrench excess labor.
Correct Option: D
The term ‘exit’ is the obverse of the term ‘entry’ into industry. It refers to the right or ability of an industrial unit to withdraw from or leave an industry or in other words to close down. The proposal to introduce an exit policy was first mooted in 1991 when it was felt that without labor market flexibility, efficient industrialization would be difficult to achieve. The need for such a policy arises as a result of modernization, technology upgradation, restructuring as well as closure of industrial units. Such a policy will allow employers to shift workers from one unit to another and also retrench excess labor.
- Capital formation in an economy depends on
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Capital formation refers to capital accumulation, referring to the total “stock of capital” that has been formed, or to the growth of this total capital stock. It also refers to a measure of the net additions to the (physical) capital stock of a country (or an economic sector) in an accounting interval, or, a measure of the amount by which the total physical capital stock increased during an accounting period. Total capital formation” in national accounting equals net fixed capital investment, plus the increase in the value of inventories held, plus (net) lending to foreign countries, during an accounting period (a year or a quarter). Capital is said to be “formed” when savings are utilized for investment purposes, often investment in production.
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Capital formation refers to capital accumulation, referring to the total “stock of capital” that has been formed, or to the growth of this total capital stock. It also refers to a measure of the net additions to the (physical) capital stock of a country (or an economic sector) in an accounting interval, or, a measure of the amount by which the total physical capital stock increased during an accounting period. Total capital formation” in national accounting equals net fixed capital investment, plus the increase in the value of inventories held, plus (net) lending to foreign countries, during an accounting period (a year or a quarter). Capital is said to be “formed” when savings are utilized for investment purposes, often investment in production.