Government Spending Areas Without Returns

Question

Before the 1991 crisis, the government spent a large share of income on areas not providing immediate returns such as:

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Before the 1991 crisis, the government spent a large share of income on areas not providing immediate returns such as:

  1. Agriculture and industry
  2. Social sector and defence — Correct Answer
  3. Exports and imports
  4. Banking and insurance
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Government spent heavily on social sector and defence which do not provide immediate returns.

Key Points:
  • Rest of revenue needed to be utilised in a highly efficient manner.
  • Income from public sector undertakings was not high enough.

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