What is capitalism?

Capitalism is an economic and political system in which private ownership controls the trade and industry of the country. In capitalism system the wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few people. The idea of these private owners is capital accumulation; make maximum profit without worrying about social constraints like unemployment, exploitation of labours…

Budget 2018: High lights for agriculture sector

Finance Minister Mr.Arun Jaitley, proposed following scheme for agriculture sector. The government will set up regulations to make sure that470 Agricultural Produce Market Committees are created and connected to the electronic platform of the National Agricultural Market (eNAM). The government is looking at working with NITI Aayog to set up an optimal farm price realisation…

What is the difference between Micro economics and Macroeconomics?

Microeconomics refers to supply and an individual market. On the other hand, macroeconomics is the study of a national economy as a whole. The key differences between micro and macroeconomics are distinguished as follows. Microeconomics Macroeconomics Microeconomics studies the particular market segment of the economy Macroeconomics studies the whole economy, that covers several market segments…

Mandatory SLR requirement for banks reduced

Latest edit: RBI has decided to reduce statutory liquidity ratio, the portion of funds which banks are required to park in treasury bills and other instruments, by 0.25% every quarter beginning January. The calibrated reduction in statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) will continue till it reaches18%. The first reduction of 25 basis points taken effect in…