Fiscal deficit is a key macroeconomic indicator. Questions about budget targets for fiscal deficit are common in economics and governance-related exams.
What is the target of fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP in 2018-19 budget of Central Government of India?
Asked in Asst. Engineer Comb. Comp. Exam 2018 · Topic: Fiscal Policy & Revenue (Fiscal Deficits: Concepts, measures, and financing of deficits)
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