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GS Economy Economic Concepts
Q.

In context of a centrally planned economy, consider the following statements: 

1. The government always intervenes to achieve an equitable distribution of the final mix of goods and services amongst the population.

2. All important decisions regarding production, exchange and consumption of goods and services are made by the government. 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

ANSWER: (B) 

  • Statement 1 is not correct.

The central authority may try to achieve a particular allocation of resources and a consequent distribution of the final combination of goods and services which is thought to be desirable for society as a whole. 

For example, if it is found that a good or service which is very important for the prosperity and well-being of the economy as a whole, e.g., education or health service, is not produced in adequate amount by the individuals on their own, the government might try to induce the individuals to produce adequate amount of such a good or service or, alternatively, the government may itself decide to produce the good or service in question.

  • Statement 2 is correct.

In a centrally planned economy, the government or the central authority plans all the important activities in the economy. All important decisions regarding production, exchange and consumption of goods and services are made by the government. 

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