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==Key Idea #1 Role of Government== | ==Key Idea #1 Role of Government== | ||
| − | + | A couple of hundred years ago, it was believed that the Government should not enter into economic activities and only focus on core functions such as security (law and order, defence). This is termed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laissez-faire 'Laissez Faire'] (least interference) and was promoted by 'classical economists' such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_smith Adam Smith], the 'father' of modern economics. | |
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| + | However, the experiences of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_depression great depression] of the 1930's as well as World War 1 and 2 convinced most that Government has an important role in the economic activities. | ||
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keynes John Maynard Keynes], was an influential economist, who [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keynesian_economics argued that Government had an important role in the economy], to stimulate economic growth, income and employment and counter business cycles. It is often said that 'http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_are_all_Keynesians_now "We are all Keynesians now"], since most people support some kind of a role for Government in economic activities. The role of Government covers many aspects such as | ||
| + | #Providing for public goods like law and order, defence, education, health, transport | ||
| + | #Re-distributing national income through fiscal measures such as taxation | ||
| + | #Promoting social justice and equity | ||
| + | #Creating and maintaining core economic infrastructure | ||
| + | #Countering business cycles (inflation and depression), through monetary and fiscal measures | ||
| + | #Regulating the private sector's economic activities, this includes both enabling/encouraging certain activities and discouraging others | ||
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| + | ===Learning objectives=== | ||
| + | #Understand the role that Governments play in the economy of a country | ||
| + | #Understand the need for Governments to play such a role | ||
| + | #Be aware of the areas in which Indian Government has a role in Indian economy | ||
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===Notes for teachers=== | ===Notes for teachers=== | ||
| + | It is important to understand that the role of Government in economic activities is very important one. This is also changing, in some areas the government is withdrawing and giving the space to the private sector, it is also expanding in some other sectors. Comparing the role played in India with other countries can help in broadening our understanding. Wikipedia has many articles relating to this topic which should be read to give a deeper understanding. | ||
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===Activities=== | ===Activities=== | ||
#Activity No #1 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''[[Economy_and_government_role of government_activity1]] | #Activity No #1 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''[[Economy_and_government_role of government_activity1]] | ||
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Additional References
How the topic is discussed in NCERT Books
The chapter has a few distinct components
- Role of Government in economy (this is very well written, lucid and easy to read and understand)
- Green revolution
- Globalisation, liberalisation and privatisation
There is no single equivalent chapter in the NCERT books.
- Karnataka Text Book Class 10 - Economics - Chapter 2 - Economy and Government => NCERT Text Book of class 10, Chapter 4 - Globalisation and the Indian Economy has a detailed discussion on globalisation, which is worth reading. The benefits of globalisation and its the harmful effects as well as possible methods to address the problems are discussed. Many examples from real life have also been given, e.g. IT Industry boom due to globalisation, the growth of Indian MNCs (multi national companies) of Tata, Birla, Reliance groups is discussed. The chapter has many photographs and cartoons which are illuminative. There are many discussion points given as 'let us work it out' which can be used for CCE purposes as well.
- Karnataka Text Book Class 10 - Economics - Chapter 2 - Economy and Government => NCERT Text Book - Class 12, Chapter 5 - The Government - Budget and Economy has a very brief discussion on Government role in economy.
Useful websites
Government and economy
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_India
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welfare_state
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_system
Green revolution
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Revolution_in_India
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.S._Swaminathan
Globalisation
Reference Books
Teaching Outlines
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Key Idea #1 Role of Government
A couple of hundred years ago, it was believed that the Government should not enter into economic activities and only focus on core functions such as security (law and order, defence). This is termed 'Laissez Faire' (least interference) and was promoted by 'classical economists' such as Adam Smith, the 'father' of modern economics.
However, the experiences of the great depression of the 1930's as well as World War 1 and 2 convinced most that Government has an important role in the economic activities.
John Maynard Keynes, was an influential economist, who argued that Government had an important role in the economy, to stimulate economic growth, income and employment and counter business cycles. It is often said that 'http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_are_all_Keynesians_now "We are all Keynesians now"], since most people support some kind of a role for Government in economic activities. The role of Government covers many aspects such as
- Providing for public goods like law and order, defence, education, health, transport
- Re-distributing national income through fiscal measures such as taxation
- Promoting social justice and equity
- Creating and maintaining core economic infrastructure
- Countering business cycles (inflation and depression), through monetary and fiscal measures
- Regulating the private sector's economic activities, this includes both enabling/encouraging certain activities and discouraging others
Learning objectives
- Understand the role that Governments play in the economy of a country
- Understand the need for Governments to play such a role
- Be aware of the areas in which Indian Government has a role in Indian economy
Notes for teachers
It is important to understand that the role of Government in economic activities is very important one. This is also changing, in some areas the government is withdrawing and giving the space to the private sector, it is also expanding in some other sectors. Comparing the role played in India with other countries can help in broadening our understanding. Wikipedia has many articles relating to this topic which should be read to give a deeper understanding.
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- Activity No #2 Concept Name - Activity No.Economy_and_government_role of government_activity2
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