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Indian Economy & BudgetingEXAMINEYear 201515 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
The Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) increased the tax devolution to states from 32% to 42%. Analyze how this structural shift enhances fiscal federalism and state expenditure autonomy.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Indian Economy, planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, employment, government budgeting, fiscal policy, inflation, banking.
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: 14th Finance Commission Devolution, 32 to 42 Percent Share, Fiscal Autonomy of States
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