Economics Indian Economy - In Depth AnalysisSyllabus:1. Introduction to Indian Economy
- Definition and scope of Indian economy
- Economic systems: Capitalism, Socialism, and Mixed Economy
- Key features of the Indian economy
2. Economic Planning in India
- Five-Year Plans and their objectives
- Planning Commission and NITI Aayog
- Evaluation of the planning process
3. Agriculture Sector
- Importance of agriculture in the Indian economy
- Agricultural reforms and their impact
- Issues and challenges in the agriculture sector
4. Industrial Sector
- Role of industries in economic development
- Industrial policies and their impact
- Small-scale and large-scale industries in India
5. Service Sector
- Growth and significance of the service sector
- Major components of the service sector
- Role of services in employment generation
6. Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- Role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Monetary policy tools and objectives
- Fiscal policy and its implementation
7. International Trade
- Balance of trade and balance of payments
- Trade policies and agreements
- Impact of globalization on the Indian economy
8. Public Finance
- Government revenue and expenditure
- Taxation policies and reforms
- Public debt and fiscal deficit
9. Poverty and Inequality
- Measurement of poverty and inequality
- Government initiatives for poverty alleviation
- Social welfare schemes and their effectiveness
10. Economic Reforms in India
- Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG)
- Key reforms and their impact on the Indian economy
- Prospects and challenges of economic reforms
Assessment:- Regular class participation and discussions
- Assignments and projects
- Quizzes and tests
- Mid-term and final examinations
Recommended Textbooks:1. "Indian Economy" by Ramesh Singh
2. "Indian Economy: Performance and Policies" by Uma Kapila
3. "Indian Economy: Problems and Prospects" by Bimal Jalan
Additional Resources:- Economic Survey of India
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publications
- Ministry of Finance publications
- Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) journal
Note: This syllabus is intended to provide an overview of the topics covered in an in-depth analysis of the Indian economy. The actual course content may vary depending on the institution and instructor.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Economics