Economics for UGC-NET/SLET and other Competitive Examinations: Objective Type Questions (Hardbound - 2022)

The book has been designed for those appearing in UGC-NET/SLET in the subject of Economics. It would also be useful for candidates preparing for competitive examinations like IAS, IPS, IFS, PCS, etc. This Third Revised Edition has been substantially enlarged with the inclusion of a large number of new questions with answers. Previous years’ papers set in UGC-NET for Papers 1, 2, and 3 for June and December 2011, 2012 and 2013 (with answers) have been included. Besides, Practice Papers for Papers 1, 2, and 3 have been included in this Edition under Mock Test 1 and 2. The book is very comprehensive, and it covers almost all possible objective type questions for these examinations.

The book is the result of extensive research on the subject; interaction with experts in Economics; and referring to various authentic sources, including websites and journals. There are 10 chapters, each containing questions on a particular topic for focused attention, and overall rich understanding by the readers.

Economics is a vast subject and many new developments are taking place with research and application of new methods in its fields and subfields. Many questions relating to such new developments in Microeconomics, Development and Planning, Public Finance, International Economics, Indian Economy, Monetary and Fiscal Management, Agricultural Marketing, Credit Infrastructure, Trade Reforms, and Foreign Exchange Markets, among others, have been included in the book.

K.R. Gupta is a well-known Economist. He has published over twenty books, and contributed more than hundred papers in reputed journals, being published in India and abroad. The books written by him include Advanced Microeconomics (2 vols.); Advanced Macroeconomics (2 vols.); Economic Growth Models; Global Financial Crisis (3 vols.); International Economics (2 vols.); and Economics of Development and Planning (2 vols.). His latest edited books are Rural Development in India (4 vols.); and Indian Economic Policies and Data (co-edited).

Dr. Gupta had been teaching postgraduate classes, and guiding research for about two decades in the University of Jammu and Kurukshetra University. He has also worked as an Economist in private as well as in public sector. His last assignment was as Economic Advisor to the Modi Enterprises.