Nature of Indian Economy – India as Developing Economy

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The Indian economy stands at a crucial juncture in the global economic landscape, embodying the quintessential characteristics of a developing economy while simultaneously emerging as a significant global power. With a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) exceeding $4.19 trillion in 2025, India has secured its position as the world’s fourth-largest economy, … read more

Education as an Instrument of Economic Growth

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Education has long been recognized as one of the most powerful drivers of economic and social transformation. Beyond its intrinsic value as a human right, education functions as an instrument of economic growth, shaping productivity, innovation, and national development. Modern economic theory acknowledges that a nation’s wealth is not measured … read more

Homogeneous and Homothetic Functions in Economics

Homogeneous and Homothetic function helps economists to explain how proportional changes in inputs affect outputs, and how income or scale variations influence decision-making. Economists often use mathematical functions to describe real-world economic behavior. A production function relates inputs to output, whereas a utility function relates goods to satisfaction. Two forms … read more

Types of Financial Institutions: Banking and Non-Banking

The financial system serves as the circulatory system of the economy, channeling funds from savers to borrowers, facilitating investment, and ensuring the smooth functioning of markets. Financial institutions occupy a central position within this system. They mobilize savings, allocate credit, manage risks, and provide a framework for the implementation of … read more

Functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one of the most influential institutions in global economic governance. Established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference, the IMF was designed to stabilize international monetary relations, rebuild war-torn economies, and prevent another Great Depression. Over time, its role has expanded, adapting to global … read more

Education as Public Good

Introduction Education has long been recognized as a private investment and societal responsibility. Economists, philosophers, and policymakers debates its classification: should education be treated primarily as an individual choice or as public good that benefits society as a whole? The framing of education has direct implications for public policy, funding … read more

Recommended Books for NTA-NET Economics

Following are the recommended books for NTA-NET preparation for Economics. One single book cannot be recommended for the preparation of this examination as conceptual understanding is required. So, it is strongly recommended that for Economics build your concepts and also one single book for one paper will also not justifiable. … read more