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Primary Deficit, Fiscal Deficit - Debt Dynamics in India

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies
© 2017 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal
Volume 4 Issue 11
Year of Publication : 2017
Authors : Madhusudhanan S
10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V4I11P107
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How to Cite?

Madhusudhanan S, "Primary Deficit, Fiscal Deficit - Debt Dynamics in India," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 4,  no. 11, pp. 45-47, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V4I11P107

Abstract:

There are ample of studies and evidences from the literature that shows the relationship between fiscal deficit and public debt. Primary and fiscal deficit plays a vital role in Debt dynamics. There has been always debate whether fiscal deficit is important or primary deficit. This paper brings out answer to some important questions. This paper attempts to explain the debt dynamics followed by an ongoing debate on primary versus fiscal deficit in India and this paper ends with a conclusion.

Keywords:

Debt Dynamics, Debt-to-GDP ratio, Fiscal deficit, Primary deficit/ Surplus.

References:

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