Abstract
The Union Budget is the most important economic
event of the year for the nation and sets the direction of the economy. As
such, it is crucial to the life of every individual – whether a businessman or
the poorest of the poor. While tax related proposals are important,
expenditures are crucial to the well-being of the public. The Union budget is
important for the States since resources are transferred to them. It impacts
the health of the Public Sector Units and determines how well the Five year
Plans work.
It is a complex document consisting of many parts
which are not easily understandable by the lay public, especially because many
technical terms are used. It impacts both the macro and the micro economic
environment. At times, what may appear to be sound policy may turn out to be
otherwise. It is not just an economic statement but also a political one.
Speaker:
Prof. Arun Kumar, CESP/SSS, JNU
and Prof. Abhijit Sen, CESP/SSS, JNU and Member,
Planning Commission.
Venue:
Lecture Hall 1, Convention Centre, JNU
Date and Time: 4th March 2013 (Monday), 4:30
pm
