Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

M. R. Saluja , Atul Sarma

Abstract

Economic Planning in India over the past four decades resulted in a differentiated growth process across regions/states. This paper examines the structural differences between a least developed state of India (Assam) and a most developed one (Punjab), using their respective Input-Output sectors, it highlights the technological differences in the two economies. The paper also evaluates and compares the sectoral backward and forward linkages - the former with and without imports. In addition, it brings out the conceptual and data problems in constructing an Input-Output model at the regional level. It also suggests the methodology of resolving these problems.

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Atul Sarma

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THE finances of State Governments in India have in recent years been under severe stresses and strains as evidenced by their recourse to sizeable amounts of unauthorised overdrafts from the Reserve Bank of India from year to year until recently. Any study pertaining to the finances of States should naturally be a useful venture.

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