Economics miscellaneous


Economics miscellaneous

  1. The ‘Canons of Taxation’ were propounded by









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    Canons of Taxation were first originally laid down by economist Adam Smith in his famous book "The Wealth of Nations". In this book, Adam smith only gave four canons of taxation: (i) canon of equity; (ii) canon of certainty; (iii) canon of convenience; and (iv) canon of economy.

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    Canons of Taxation were first originally laid down by economist Adam Smith in his famous book "The Wealth of Nations". In this book, Adam smith only gave four canons of taxation: (i) canon of equity; (ii) canon of certainty; (iii) canon of convenience; and (iv) canon of economy.


  1. A Black Market is a situation wherein









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    Black market is the market in which illegal goods are traded. Goods acquired illegally take one of two price levels: (i) they may be cheaper than legal market prices as the supplier does not have to pay for production costs or taxes; or (ii) they may be more expensive than legal market prices as the product is difficult to acquire or produce, dangerous to handle or not easily available legally. Black-market transactions typically occur as a way for participants to avoid government price controls or taxes, conducting transactions 'under the table.' So the most defining feature of black markets is that they have to be carried out secretly as they are illegal.

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    Black market is the market in which illegal goods are traded. Goods acquired illegally take one of two price levels: (i) they may be cheaper than legal market prices as the supplier does not have to pay for production costs or taxes; or (ii) they may be more expensive than legal market prices as the product is difficult to acquire or produce, dangerous to handle or not easily available legally. Black-market transactions typically occur as a way for participants to avoid government price controls or taxes, conducting transactions 'under the table.' So the most defining feature of black markets is that they have to be carried out secretly as they are illegal.



  1. A mixed economy refers to an economic system where









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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 the government wields indirect influence over the economy through fiscal and monetary policies.

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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 the government wields indirect influence over the economy through fiscal and monetary policies.


  1. What is dual pricing?









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    Dual pricing is the practice of setting prices at different levels depending on the currency used to make the purchase. It may be used to accomplish a variety of goals, such as to gain entry into a foreign market by offering unusually low prices to buyers using the foreign currency, or as a method of price discrimination. In the context of commerce, however, dual pricing refers to the sale of the same product at different prices, depending on the market. This is also known as two-tier pricing and is common in many developing nations

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    Dual pricing is the practice of setting prices at different levels depending on the currency used to make the purchase. It may be used to accomplish a variety of goals, such as to gain entry into a foreign market by offering unusually low prices to buyers using the foreign currency, or as a method of price discrimination. In the context of commerce, however, dual pricing refers to the sale of the same product at different prices, depending on the market. This is also known as two-tier pricing and is common in many developing nations



  1. The government set up a committee headed by the Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes some time back to go into –









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    The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) panel on black money recently suggested enactment of new laws, strengthening of existing legislation and introduction of deterrent penalties for tax offences to deal with the menace. In its 66-page report on measures to tackle black money in India and abroad, the CBDT committee also recommended steps to prevent generation of illicit funds through transactions in property, bullion and equity market. Besides, the panel, headed by former CBDT Chairman Laxman Das, made a case for strengthening laws relating to investments by FIIs, Participatory Notes (PNs) and routing of funds from Mauritius.

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    The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) panel on black money recently suggested enactment of new laws, strengthening of existing legislation and introduction of deterrent penalties for tax offences to deal with the menace. In its 66-page report on measures to tackle black money in India and abroad, the CBDT committee also recommended steps to prevent generation of illicit funds through transactions in property, bullion and equity market. Besides, the panel, headed by former CBDT Chairman Laxman Das, made a case for strengthening laws relating to investments by FIIs, Participatory Notes (PNs) and routing of funds from Mauritius.